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Knolls Recreation Area

Knolls Recreation Area in Utah features flat, open terrain with sand dunes and salt flats. Temperatures can range from highs of 90°F in summer to lows of 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore the nearby Bonneville Salt Flats and the Great Salt Lake Desert.

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Location

Knolls Recreation Area is located in Utah

Coordinates

40.71489211 N
113.2844505 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Drive Time

1 hr 3 min from Salt Lake City
1 hr 30 min from Ogden
1 hr 40 min from Provo
2 hrs 13 min from Logan

Dominic H.

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Reviewed Jun. 30, 2025

Great desert camping!

This is a great desert camping spot within 1:30 of Salt Lake City. It costs $10 to camp here via the recreation.gov website but it's worth it! Plenty of sites to place your tent or RV. And lots of fun little trails and hills for your 4x4.

Month of VisitJune