10 Photography Locations Near Logan Utah

Cache Valley is full of gorgeous spots for pictures! 10 is honestly just the surface for photography locations near Logan, Utah. In this post I’ll go over a few of my favorite spots for bridals, engagements, families, portraits, and honestly whatever! These spots are easy to access and are all in or fairly close to Logan. As a photographer based in Cache Valley, I’ve never ran out of photography locations to shoot at for my clients.

Tony’s Grove

If you love pine tree wilderness, wildflowers, and mountains, this is your spot. This article is a great reference to note for wildflower season at Tony’s Grove! You can count on June and July being your best bet for wildflowers. However, fall time is gorgeous too! Just note that early spring and winter the roads are closed and inaccessible unless you have snowmobiles. For photography locations near Logan, Utah, this one is one of the more popular choices. There is a small parking fee there, ($15 last time I was up there, or free if you have a National Parks Pass), but from here you have the opportunity to hike around the lake for pictures, or choose to go on one of the trails that branch off from this spot. White Pine Lake and Naomi Peak are GORGEOUS, and I’m willing to walk the 7+ miles to get there. But for those who don’t want to hike that much, Tony’s Grove lake is easy access.

Rattlesnake Trail

Rattlesnake Trail is one of the trailheads for the Wellsville Ridge Trail. If you’re coming from Logan and start driving through Sardine Canyon, there is a gravel parking lot with a gate that goes to the trail. Walk in for a few minutes and you’re in a beautiful valley of mountains. You can just search for Rattlesnake Canyon in Google Maps to find this spot.

Temple Fork

Temple Fork is about 20 minutes up Logan Canyon and features a beautiful trail along the river with plenty of greenery and mountain backgrounds. Parking is free, but it is a dirt road for a bit. You don’t need a 4 wheel drive car unless the road is muddy, but be careful of potholes. Just walk along the river and take part in the beautiful landscape with your photos.

Wellsville Pond

Wellsville Pond is a short trail loop that goes around the pond- about a 20 minute walk. You get a beautiful overlook of the Wellsville Mountains as you walk around the trail. This spot has great variety. I recommend going all the way around the trail for your photoshoot to get the most out of this spot. There’s a beautiful bridge and different views of the pond to enjoy. This spot is great for morning or evening shoots.

Beaver Mountain

One of my favorites. I’m a little biased though, since I did my bridals here! This is a popular ski lodge, but in the summer it’s got lots of pine trees and mountains. It’s a great alternative to Tony’s Grove if you don’t want to pay the parking fee. You’ll get a similar experience, but a little more private!

USU Campus

Out of all the photography locations near Logan Utah, this spot and Main Street are as near as you get. They are the most centralized locations. I feel like USU campus is underrated for its photography potential. You’ll generally see a lot of graduation pictures being taken here, but this place is perfect for families or couples. Old Main Hill has tons of trees and overlooks the valley. And take note for spring shoots, because there is some gorgeous pink trees here! You can easily get a shoot in without getting any USU buildings in the shots. (But don’t shy away from the buildings because they’ve got potential too). The Huntsman Business Building and the Library are both great buildings to start with.

Blacksmith Fork Canyon

Another photography location near Logan, Utah that I love is Blacksmith Fork Canyon is in Hyrum Utah. Located on the south end of the valley, it’s about a 15 minute drive south of Logan. If you drive to the opening of the canyon, there is a large parking lot on the north side of the road. From there, just explore the area! The opening of the canyon will have lots of shrubbery and trees, but if you go just a little farther down the canyon, you’ll find some field areas which I love for fall time. I recommend exploring Left Hand Fork as well.

Main Street

Main Street Logan has lots of different colors of brick and stone walls that can make for a great city feel! Center Street is a great starting point. If you want photos in the street, go in the morning. Evening traffic won’t allow for that kind of shot. But there are plenty of spots to shoot here! Try in front of the Utah Theater, find the alleyways between Center Street and two blocks north, and along Main Street. Try the front of the courthouse and even get some cute shots through a window in one of the cafes.

Parking Garage/Riverwoods Conference Center

This parking garage is located east of the Riverwoods Conference Center. If you’re looking for a city feel, this is another option! Generally after 5, the top lot is empty so just park up there and have some fun!

Jardine Juniper Trail

This trail is just about 10 minutes up Logan Canyon and has a stunning view right as you pull up in the dirt parking lot. This trail is accessible as long as the snow is melted. The sun does set a little earlier here than in Logan because it’s right up against the mountain, so plan your shoot an hour or two earlier than you would if you were shooting right in Logan. This spot is full of pine and aspen trees and shows off the mountains making it perfect for engagements, family photos, or bridals. If any of these spots catch your eye for what you’re wanting, contact me and we can make something happen!