Wasatch County
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Wasatch County (pop. 20,000) is located in northcentral Utah. It is part of the Mountainland travel region and derives its name from a Ute Indian word for mountain pass.
Official site:
www.co.wasatch.ut.us
Address:
25 North Main Street, Heber City, UT 84032, United States
Related Attractions
Wasatch Range
Heber City, Utah
The fast-growing town of Heber City (pop. 9,100) is the seat of Wasatch County and was established in the 1840s. The town is located at an elevation of 5,612ft/1,711m in a beautiful setting.
Heber Valley Railroad
The Historic Heber Valley Railroad in Heber City has a steam engine from the early 20th-century that takes passengers on scenic tours through the Provo Canyon area.
Midway, Utah
Midway (pop. 2,100) is the second-largest town in Wasatch County. Many of the townspeople are of Swiss descent, a fact which is recognized in the annual Swiss Days festival and in local architecture.
Deer Creek State Park
Deer Creek State Park is a reservoir in the southwest corner of the Heber Valley. The park is known for its year-round fishing. The reservoir covers 3,260 acres at an elevation of 5,400ft/1,646m.
Wasatch Mountain State Park
Wasatch Mountain State Park is the most developed state park in Utah. It is located in the Heber Valley at an elevation of 6,000ft/1,829m and boasts more than 21,592 acres of land which is ideal for both summer and winter sports and activities.
Heber Regional Family History Center
The Heber Regional Family History Center in Midway is a genealogical library where visitors can trace their local ancestry and family history.
Charleston, Utah
Charleston (pop. 336) is the third-largest town in Wasatch County.
Wallsburg, Utah
Wallsburg (pop. 275) is the fourth-largest town in Wasatch County in central Utah.