For more information, visit the Bureau of Land Management's website.

Camping is not permitted on-site, but is encouraged on nearby public lands. There is no entrance fee and there are no official opening or closing times, except for security or weather restrictions. The Bonneville Salt Flats are located west of the Great Salt Lake, about 110 miles west of Salt Lake City.

There are no facilities at the salt flats. Be prepared for desert conditions: hot summers days and subzero winter temperatures. To conserve this geological feature, do not drive on the salt surface when it is wet – this is bad for the flats and vehicles alike. Many noted how distinctive the flats were, and that you can see them from the road if you don’t have time for a longer stop. Recent visitors were amazed by this natural wonder. When ancient Lake Bonneville dried up, the salt flats were formed ( Great Salt Lake is another remnant of Lake Bonneville). From diverse viewing points the massive salt flats may look like desert covered by water, snow, or just like scenic mountains and hills in some places. The Bonneville Salt Flats may not be the first feature that comes to mind when thinking about Utah's ample natural beauty, but this 30,000-acre feature is worth a visit.

Bonneville salt flats