BLM by Salt Flats, near Wendover, Utah, is a fantastic spot for those who enjoy the freedom of dispersed camping. This area offers stunning views of the salt flats and mountains, making it a perfect backdrop for a night under the stars.

Visitors have praised the location for its wide-open spaces and the ability to find a secluded spot away from others. One camper noted, “If you keep driving the road, there are some secluded areas that have relatively level parking.” Just be prepared for some bumpy roads typical of BLM land, but it’s manageable for most vehicles.

The lack of amenities means you’ll need to come prepared, as there’s no drinking water, toilets, or trash services. However, the freedom to have a fire and the ability to bring your pets along makes it a great choice for those looking to unwind in nature. Campers have enjoyed the breathtaking sunrises and clear night skies, perfect for stargazing.

For those who love adventure, the area is ideal for hiking and exploring the rugged landscape. Just keep an eye out for rattlesnakes while you’re out and about. Whether you’re looking for a quick overnight stop or a longer stay, BLM by Salt Flats offers a unique and beautiful camping experience.

No overnight camping on the salt flats. No driving vehicles on salt flats when wet or flooded.

The potash production canals north of Interstate 80 (I-80), located just east of the Bonneville Salt Flats, are leased and managed by Intrepid Potash and are located on a mix of private property, State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) land, and Bureau of Land Management-managed public lands. The ​canals are industrial facilities leased to Intrepid Potash for potash mining activities and are not designed or safe for public recreation. Therefore, the public should not access, swim, float, kayak, canoe, or pursue any other recreation activities in these industrial canals.  In addition, the Utah Highway Patrol has indicated that parking along I-80 to access to the canals is illegal and extremely dangerous due to the proximity to the interstate highway.

BLM by Salt Flats - Dispersed Site

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Wendover

The Best Camping Near Wendover, Utah

This is one of my favorite spots we’ve camped! This particular spot is at the base of the mountains and had a large flat area perfect for our Sprinter, a fire pit, and large rock formation great for climbing. We even had some prong horned sheep near us on the mountain. The sunrise and stars at night were unreal. It was easy to get to, a long dirt road that splits off from the Bonneville Speedway road. The road is washboard but not bad at all in comparison to a lot of them we have been on at other sites. There are a lot of spots on this same road in both directions. 

If you have dogs with you, this was also a great place to have them off the leash and play fetch since no one was around.

Amazing Spot

Awesome dispersed camping, a little sheltered from the wind up against the hills, with great views and killer sunrises. Lots of spots, just keep driving out the road till you find one you like. Watch out for rattlesnakes. 

Great Dispersed Camping

Exit Bonneville Speedway. Head N past Sinclair (on right). Veer to  left, which is Leepy (if you stay right youre on the Peninsula easy turn around at end) about a mile in Leppy veer to the right on the dirt road. It is wash boarded but totally doable. That leads you to the BLM parking lot. There are tons of spots all around there. To the left will lead you back to Leepy. To the right there are tons more spots. Some level, some not. You will be able to find a turn around spot (I'm towing 33' TT) if you don't want to go the, what I was told 40 mile loop. It is wash boarded.  Only potable water I found was KOA in West Wendover. They also have a dump. Has a tendency to get VERY windy.

Wide open free BLM

This spot has gorgeous views of the flats and the mountains. However, it can get windy. It was 6-8 mph winds when we stayed and our rooftop tent was not exactly happy about it.

Beautiful Overlook of the Flats

We arrived late, and this was a great place to crash for the night. We had dark skies. Perfect for stargazing. Woke up to beautiful skies. It was very windy when we were here the first time, but on our return trip three weeks after the first stop, there was a light breeze.

Great view and place to crash

Great spot to dispersed camp on BLM land. If you keep driving the road, there are some secluded areas that have relatively level parking. The road is about what you would expect from a BLM Road which is bumpy and about 25 mph for most cars. ￼ in my one night here did not see anyone else pass by and woke up to a great view of the sunrise over the salt lake flats. ￼

Great Spot - Easy for 2WD Vehicles

We spent the afternoon in this spot. As a first time BLM stayer I was impressed. There were others around, but we were unbothered. 

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