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Restrictions
No overnight camping on the salt flats. No driving vehicles on salt flats when wet or flooded.
https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/documents/files/BLMUtahBonnevilleSaltFlats.pdf
Leave No Trace
Do not drive on the salt flats when they are wet or flooded from precipitation.
You can easily damage the salt crust and/or become stuck in the underlying mud.
Come prepared.
Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
Dispose of waste properly.
Leave what you find.
Minimize fire impacts.
Respect wildlife.
Be considerate of other visitors.
Absolutely worth the drive from Salt Lake City. I thought I was going to walk up and be like "okay saw it" but I wasn't. I was mesmerized by the beauty. Knowing the records that have been set here made it even more impactful. I just really loved it.
No speed limits super fun to see. Bring boots if it rains. If you go with your car You will have to do ALOT of car washes to get the Salt off
The Bonneville Salt Flats, an unexpected detour before a late flight with no solid plans. You know, one of those "why not?" moments. The drive from Salt Lake City is a smooth 1.5 hours, with the speedometer happily hitting 80 on Highway 80.
Arriving with no real expectations, we found ourselves at a rest area alongside other curious souls. It's vast, a bit like stepping onto another planet. We ventured out into the plains, but the biting wind and cold had the kids voting for a quick retreat after a few snapshots.
I noticed some daring adventurers driving straight onto the flats. A quick Google search later, and we discovered a safer entry point about 15 minutes away, near a gas station.
There we found the official gateway to the salt kingdom.Nervously, we nudged our rental Kia Soul onto the salt. Once confident, I let loose a bit, hitting 80 mph, doing donuts, and carving crazy eights. It was exhilarating, this surreal dance on nature's stark white canvas. But, wisdom prevailed, and we didn't stray too far, content with our brief salt flat rally.
On the way back, we stumbled upon a newly paved road leading to a ranch. While the ranch wasn't our destination, the climb to the top of the first mountain offered a stunning panoramic view of the flats. Definitely a worthy detour.
The final pit stop was the gas station for a fuel top-up and a few souvenirs. As we journeyed back, I reflected on the experience. Would I do it again? Probably not. But to witness the stark, otherworldly beauty of the Bonneville Salt Flats just once? Absolutely worth it.
Visiting the Bonneville Salt Flats is like stepping into a surreal world of endless white. The flat, bright surface against the backdrop of distant mountains creates a stunning landscape. Great for speed enthusiasts and nature lovers, and it's totally worth the visit. Tip, get your drone with you! 👍🏻
It's a beautiful place, and I felt a sense of tranquility in my heart. The mountains and water are incredibly stunning. With not many people around, we found a parking spot at the end of the road and spent some peaceful moments after getting out of the car.
