Bonneville Salt Flats

A vast white crust of salt west of the Great Salt Lake, famous for land speed records. A rest area on I-80 has a viewing platform; driving onto the salt is only advisable when dry, usually late summer.

Nearest town

Wendover, UT

Category

Roadside oddities

GPS

40.7600, -113.8900

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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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