Description: Nearly 36,000 acres of sand dunes, hills, and mud flats located in the Great Salt Lake Desert make a perfect OHV play area, and Knolls is less than two hours away from Salt Lake City.  Tons of off-road fun is waiting, but stay within the boundaries – the Knolls OHV area does border a bombing range.  Toilet facilities are available but there is no water.  There is also an entrance fee.

Elevation: 4200 feet.

Activities Available:  OHV/ATV play area; dispersed camping (no picnic tables or fire rings).

Amenities: Parking/staging areas; vault toilets.

Regulations:  Fire pans required. Bury your ashes. No glass bottles outside vehicles. No target shooting. No trash pick up, carry it out.

Location and Directions: Located south of I-80, 80 miles west of Salt Lake City. Take Exit 41 and follow signs to Knolls OHV Area.

Open: Year round.

Cost:  Camping/Day use fee: $6 per passenger vehicle, tow vehicle, or self-contained RV; trailers do not require an additional permit; Annual Pass available for $40, contact BLM Salt Lake Field Office, phone: 801-977-4300. 

• Knolls SRMA Map
• Supplemental Rules
• OHV Regulations