Location and Layout
Oakley lies in the Kamas Valley with the Weber River flowing nearby, and neighboring towns include Marion, Kamas, and Peoa. 1 Scenic Weber Canyon Road follows the Weber River to its headwaters and along Smith and Morehouse Creek to its reservoir 15 miles from Oakley. 1 The city has a humid continental climate with large seasonal temperature differences, warm to hot summers, and cold winters. 1
Housing and Schools
Oakley is in the South Summit School District. 14 Current listings include subdivisions such as Pine Mountain, Aspen Mountain, Hidden Lake, Weber Wild Estates, Beaver Springs, and Maple Ridge Ranches. 4
- When was Oakley settled and incorporated?
- The first settlers moved to Oakley in 1868, and the city was incorporated in 1933.
- What is the Oakley rodeo?
- Oakley holds an annual rodeo sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association each Fourth of July weekend, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2005.
- What recreational activities are near Oakley?
- Hiking, fishing, horseback riding, camping, hunting, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing are available within a short distance from town.