Community Guide

Altonah, Utah

Altonah, a scattered community located in Duchesne County's Upper Country, was first surveyed in 1906. Originally called Alexander, It received its current name, for its high elevation, in 1912.

Rural road flanked with large trees, old ranger station on one side and a house on the other under blue sky.
A view of Altonah.

Community Facts

  • County: Duchesne
  • Coordinates: 40.4013, -110.2938
  • Elevation: 6,674 ft.
  • Area Code: 435
  • Telephone Exchanges: 454, 408
  • ZIP Code: 84002

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Gardening Info

  • Hardiness Zone: 6a
  • Annual Precipitation: 11.11 in.
  • Freeze-Free Days: ~110-140

1991-2020 precip. normals

Community Life

Altonah is north of Altamont, east of Mountain Home and northwest of Bluebell. The Lake Fork River flows west of Altonah. Its northern edge borders Ute tribal grazing lands. Altonah also has direct unpaved access to the Yellowstone area of Ashley National Forest via the Yellowstone Road, which connects to the Moon Lake Road as well.

Businesses & Services

Hidden Springs Ranch is a lodge in Altonah available for large reunions and retreats. The lodge features a cabin, pond, pool and other recreation facilities.

Churches

Altonah Latter-day Saints are split between attending the Lake Fork Ward, with its chapel in Boneta, and the Altamont First Ward, with its chapel in the stake center. Both wards are located within the Altamont Stake.

Schools

K-12 students from Altonah attend elementary and high school in Altamont. The schools are part of the Duchesne County School District.

Community Resources & Public Services

Government, Public & Emergency Services

Altonah is served by the Upper Country Water Improvement District, Upper Community Recreation District, the Altamont Fire Department and the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office.

Altonah is also the location of a U.S. Forest Service guard station, used as employee housing and as a work site.

Parks & Recreation

Altonah has its own cemetery. Nearby Altamont has a park and rodeo arena.

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