Nutty Putty Cave
The Nutty Putty Cave was a hydrothermal cave located west of Utah Lake in Utah County, Utah, United States.
A cave, 10 mi northeast of Eureka
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 944K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 99% of the 2,009 attractions we track.
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°, with about 55" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Eagle Mountain is the nearest base
Eagle Mountain is 15 miles north, with 322 hotel and restaurant jobs. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Aug and Sep
May, June, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 65–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Eureka. Green months are the mild ones.
Nutty Putty Cave
The Nutty Putty Cave was a hydrothermal cave located west of Utah Lake in Utah County, Utah, United States. The cave attracted amateur and professional cavers alike despite its narrow passageways, but access to the cave was closed in 2009, after an accident that resulted in the death of 26-year-old John Edward Jones. Before that, it was popular among Boy Scout troops and college students.
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Towns near Nutty Putty Cave
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Nutty Putty Cave | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 10 mi southwest | 0 | 828 | $308K | — |
| Genola | 12 mi southeast | 2 | 1,842 | $638K | — |
| Goshen | 12 mi southeast | 0 | 838 | $269K | — |
| West Mountain | 14 mi east | 0 | 1,282 | $658K | — |
| Eagle Mountain | 15 mi north | 322 | 53,290 | $518K | — |
| Santaquin | 16 mi southeast | 271 | 16,436 | $465K | — |
| Lake Shore | 16 mi east | 0 | 1,129 | $713K | — |
| Payson | 16 mi east | 725 | 23,039 | $430K | B+ |
| Spring Lake | 16 mi east | 0 | 657 | $555K | — |
| Benjamin | 16 mi east | 20 | 864 | $688K | — |
| Rocky Ridge | 17 mi southeast | 11 | 1,060 | $573K | — |
| Saratoga Springs | 18 mi north | 1,224 | 48,425 | $606K | A− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Nutty Putty Cave
Other well-known places within 61 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
130 mi🛶 LakeLake Bonneville🎢223 mi🎢 Theme parkEvermore Park
47 mi⛷ Ski areaPark City Mountain Resort393 runs · 3,100 ft vertical
47 mi⛷ Ski areaDeer Valley Resort344 runs · 3,110 ft vertical
60 mi🌲 State parkAntelope Island State Park⛷39 mi⛷ Ski areaSnowbird202 runs · 3,225 ft vertical
47 mi📍 LandmarkFort Douglas
42 mi🏜 Canyon & gorgeBig Cottonwood CanyonPhoto credits
Lake Bonneville: Wilson44691, Public domain · Park City Mountain Resort: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Deer Valley Resort: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Antelope Island State Park: myself, Public domain · Fort Douglas: Beneathtimp, CC0 · Big Cottonwood Canyon: PeteysHead, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Nutty Putty Cave
What town is Nutty Putty Cave near?
Eureka, UT, about 10 miles southwest.
When is the best time to visit Nutty Putty Cave?
May, June, August and September, with highs of 65–84°.
What is the closest airport to Nutty Putty Cave?
Provo Municipal (PVU), about 19 miles away. The nearest big hub is Salt Lake City (SLC), about 48 miles.
Where should I stay near Nutty Putty Cave?
Eagle Mountain (15 mi, 322 hotel and restaurant jobs), Santaquin (16 mi, 271 hotel and restaurant jobs) and Payson (16 mi, 725 hotel and restaurant jobs).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.