Tooele | Utah | The Knolls Recreation Area
Salt Lake City, Utah
Region: Northern
Trailhead Location: 80 miles west of Salt Lake City
Trailhead GPS: 40°42’46.99″N, 113°18’29.40″W
Trail Mileage: 20-50
Riding Difficulty: Easy
ATV Trail Description
The Knolls Recreation Area is located right off of I-80 in Utah’s west desert is. Nearly 36,000 acres of sand dunes, hills, and flats this place is the perfect ATV play area. The flats are open and provide you a great area to open up the throttle a little more. There are endless trail opportunities, , however be mindful to stay in the boundaries.
If you travel to far south you will enter the Dugway bombing range. The boundaries are clearly marked with a fence so you should know when to stop. Make sure your planning includes plenty of food water and fuel. There are no immediate services (convenience stores, civilization…. at all) and don’t forget and bare essential toiletries (the toilet paper) sagebrush is not a good option.
Additional Trail Information
Elevation High: 4500
Elevation Low: 4200
Terrain: Sand, Rock
Vegetation: Desert
Best Travel Season: Spring and Fall
Map Availability: Available through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) website (www.blm.gov) or on-site at the entrance
Breakfast Joint: Delle Sinclair Station (basic diner options, ~30 miles east on I-80 at Exit 70)
Base Camp: Dispersed camping at Knolls Recreation Area (vault toilets available, no water or hookups; bring a fire pan for campfires)
Luxury Lodge: None nearby; consider the Hampton Inn Tooele (~60 miles east in Tooele, off I-80) for a comfortable stay
