KNOLLS ยท TOWNS
Stock up
before the exit.
The riding area is open desert. Everything the trip needs gets bought on the way.
From the Salt Lake side
BLM puts Knolls about 80 miles west of Salt Lake City. Tooele, on the way for many riders, has Mountain West Medical Center and its 24-hour emergency department at 2055 North Main Street.
Sources: BLM: Knolls OHV Special Recreation Management Area, Mountain West Medical Center: ER. Checked September 10, 2026.
Wendover and the salt flats
Wendover sits on the Nevada line farther west on I-80. BLM's Bonneville Salt Flats, about 120 miles west of Salt Lake City, are reached from I-80 Exit 4 near Wendover, with no day-use fee. Driving on the salt is permitted except during seasonal closures when the salt is wet.
Source: BLM: Bonneville Salt Flats. Checked September 10, 2026.
Buy before you leave town
- Fuel for the tow vehicle and every machine
- All the drinking water the group needs
- Food, ice and a way to shade it
- Your Knolls digital pass, bought in advance
Source: Recreation.gov: Knolls OHV SRMA pass. Checked September 10, 2026.
This is an independent planning guide. Fees, hours, closures, fire orders and riding boundaries change. Confirm the current details with the BLM Salt Lake Field Office.