Please help protect the future of the salt flats by staying on existing roads or areas designated for vehicle travel. On the last several trips we made to the salt flats, there were dozens of vehicles, and people of all ages enjoying this iconic landscape. This rest area offers restrooms, water, vending, and it’s an excellent location to view and walk out on the expansive salt flats.

While traveling down I-80 from Salt Lake City to Wendover, the most popular location to stop, view and visit, is at the Salt Flats Rest Area, located approximately 12 miles from Wendover. The Bonneville Salt Flats are made up of approximately 90% common table salt. The total volume of salt has been estimated at 147 million tons or 99 million cubic yards of salt. The salt is 5 feet thick in the thickest areas, with the thickness tapering off to less than 1 inch around the edges. The salt flats are about 12 miles long and 5 miles wide, covering an area just over 46 square miles. This unique Utah location encompasses 30,000 acres. Located along I-80 near the Utah-Nevada border is the Bonneville Salt Flats. We only recommend products or services we personally use. If you click a link and make a purchase, Utah Outdoor Activities may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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