Iconic remnant of Pleistocene Lake Bonneville — ~30,000 acres of hard white salt crust managed by BLM as an ACEC and Special Recreation Management Area. Land-speed racing heritage, infinite-horizon photography, and public day-use access from I-80 near Wendover when not closed for events or wet salt.
Field facts
| Region | Tooele County, UT |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.7953, -113.8278 |
| Manager | BLM Salt Lake Field Office |
| Size | ~30,000 acres SRMA/ACEC |
| Heritage | NRHP land-speed site |
| Access | I-80 Exit 4 paved spur |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaBonneville Salt Flats Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA)0 km away
- ViewpointBonneville Salt Flats6.8 km away
- Rec areaSilver Island Mountains Backcountry Byway (BCB)13.2 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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