BYU & Provo: A Day Trip from Rush Valley, Utah
If your trip involves a campus visit, a game day, or just a change of scenery, Brigham Young University and Provo make for a solid day trip from Rush Valley — with a scenic backroad option that beats the interstate.
What to Do on Campus
- Free 40-minute campus tours run Monday–Friday, on the hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting at the visitor center.
- BYU Museum of Art, one of the largest museums in the West, with free general admission to its 17,000-plus-piece collection.
- Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, packed with wildlife exhibits and live animal programs — a favorite with kids.
- Cougar athletics — football, basketball, and more, depending on the season.
Tips for the Trip
- Two route options: the faster way runs through Tooele and up I-15; the more scenic option cuts south through Cedar Fort and Fairfield, past Camp Floyd State Park — a real 1858 army post and Pony Express station worth a quick stop either way (read more in our Pony Express Trail guide).
- Campus parking fills up on game days — arrive early or plan to use visitor lots.
- Museum hours vary by day, especially the Museum of Art, which stays open later on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
How Far Is It From Clover Creek Guest House
About 65–70 miles from Rush Valley, roughly an hour and a half either way you go — a bit farther than Salt Lake City, but the Cedar Fort route makes it feel like part of the adventure rather than a slog on the freeway.
Why Stay at Clover Creek
Provo hotels cluster around campus and I-15 traffic. Clover Creek Guest House gives you a quieter alternative — a farmhouse cottage in Rush Valley with room for the whole family (sleeps 6), a full kitchen for cooking between game days or campus visits, and a genuinely restful place to land after the drive.
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