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"Easy to get to West Wendover for supplies (and casinos!)"
"the Bonneville Salt Flats, and minutes from the towns of Wendover and West Wendover, at the Nevada and Utah state line."
"This is a nice KOA in a convenient location. I stayed there while attending the races at Bonneville Salt Flats. Unfortunately they got rained out but it was still a nice trip."
"The campground is close to the casinos, but still feels private and far away from the bustle of downtown. The facilities are nice and very clean."
"Set up camp near Bonneville salt flats above the Silver Island Mountains backcountry byway. There are many campsites and all are far away from each other. As well as far away from highway."
"We're close enough to the freeway that it's not way off the beat and path, but zero road noise. We were woken up to a beautiful sunrise. A great breakfast and back on the road to pennsylvania."
"Exit Bonneville Speedway. Head N past Sinclair (on right)."
"If you keep driving the road, there are some secluded areas that have relatively level parking."
"Right behind Nugget Casino south of big parking lot. Full hookups very clean. No tables, Level paved parking pads, only 15."
"Close to nugget and Montego casinos. No bathrooms or trees for shade."
"Super close to the Bonneville salt flats. Large open area and would accommodate larger rvs and then some off-road spots that would need to be for 4x4."
"The camping facilities are well-maintained and conveniently situated, allowing for easy access even for those towing small travel trailers."
"I would recommend getting here close to sunset and leaving shortly after sunrise."
"north of the exit of the bonneville speedway gas station is public land on the mountains near the salt flats. many sites to choose and trails to ride. peaceful with a clear view of the stars, salt, and"
"I’ve loved visiting and driving across the Bonneville salt flats for decades."
"Super close to West Wendover and the salt flats. There's dozens of campsites in this area so definitely go exploring. "
"We were able to find plenty of camp spots for our off road trailer but I bet any trailer could make it as the road was not crazy bumpy or anything. I remember it was super windy!"
"The surrounding hills have trails for days if you have a dirtbike or atv/utv and want to explore. It is parallel to the famous Bonneville Salt Flats."
TravelerThe coordinates in the Dyrt listing are incorrect. Use 40°42′53″ N 113°17′8″ W. Follow south end of I-80 overpass road which curves right (west) continue about a mile on bumpy pavement, the turn left just past a building and cross RR tracks. You’ll see a Knolls sign. Continue til you see the entry sign then restroom after that.
This is an ORV, so we heard a few of those, and faint highway sound, but it was otherwise good. Nice skies and stars.
GuideBeautiful spot away from the busier areas you pass through on the way.
Surprisingly quiet given the proximity to the freeway, gas station, and touristy area on salt flats.
Road in is passable with 2wd but very washboarded. I used 4 high on a wet, muddy day and still slid around just a bit. That was fun!
Campsite was clean, private, and felt relatively safe. I was there on a Tuesday/Wednesday and saw several other campers nearby but none too close for comfort.
No services, no amenities, just a pretty, free parking spot.
GuideStayed up the road a ways from here but passed by twice. Stopped to take some photos and assess for a future stay.
This place seemed pretty busy for a rainy Tuesday in early May with close to 20 RVs, vans, and a few cars. It is not at all private and not what I’d consider a destination campsite.
It’s convenient for a single night stay near other people. It has Verizon service and lots of other antenna around (not great for EMF sensitive folks). No services here but there is a town and a gas station a few minutes away.
Close to a lot of nearby areas to explore. The gas station you pass on the way in has hot Indian food to go. Bonneville Salt Flats is worth the side trip if you stay here.
GuideLove this place, so quiet and serene. You can see for miles all around you. Found a very level site, did not even need to unhook the trailer. I am definitely coming back when I have more time to explore.
TravelerCamped here to go onto the salt flats for sunrise was a beautiful place. A few people parked here but were far enough away to have privacy, great free place to camp if visiting the salt flats.
TravelerEnjoyed easy access from the highway. Salt flats galore, tucked against beautiful mountains with gorgeous rocks to look at :-) It’s quite a windy place, so dinner and breakfast were tough, but the wind settled at night and the stars were highly visible due to little light pollution. You can honestly pick your own adventure and there’s plenty of space to be far away from other campers. Close enough to a town for gas, bathrooms and restaurant food.
RangerIf you're considering staying in the BLM lot at the bottom of the hill, definitely drive the extra few minutes to these sites. Super private, gorgeous views, fire rings and decent cell service. The road gets trickier the higher up you go, but I easily made it to my spot in a 2WD van.
GPS: 40.8096385, -113.9950794
TravelerPerfect spot right outside of Wendover to catch some majestic views, and fun hikes. Big flat sites down in the lowlands, and more adventurous camps heading up towards the peaks. Some broken glass and other BLM trash (shotgun shells etc.) but no big trash dumps. pack it in pack it out. Would not recommend whistling at night as evil spirits may snatch up any loose gear left unattended. Would recommend the more adventurous campsites. Only mildly haunted.
RangerAlthough Dyrt has this listed as Nevada, it is in Utah (probably the BLM office is NV). Drive to the end of the road and there is a sign. Drive past the sign to drive right out onto the salt. We saw a lot of vehicles out there, including some trucks with campers. But we were worried about the salt being too soft for the weight of our van so we just parked at the side of the parking lot and hunkered down.
If you take the spur of the road to the left that goes up the side of the mountain, there are places to park at the top that are part of BLM but UDOT restricts access to gravel/sand. Great views on top of hill in all directions.
BEWARE: Although you'll see people driving out on the flats, it MAY be VERY VERY muddy, with slick mud even though it appears to 'look fine.' I would suggest walking on it a ways out to see. IF it's dry it MAY be fine.
Overall, nothin' fancy but if you're in the area, might as well check it out.
Camping near West Wendover, Nevada, offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a base for exploring the Bonneville Salt Flats, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Camping near West Wendover, Nevada, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation, making it a great spot for your next outdoor getaway.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, West Wendover, NV offers a wide range of camping options, with 17 campgrounds and RV parks near West Wendover, NV and 12 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near West Wendover, NV is Volcano Peak Campground (Dispersed) with a 4.9-star rating from 39 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 free dispersed camping spots near West Wendover, NV.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 parks near West Wendover, NV that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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