![]() 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. This article may include affiliate links.
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