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Knolls OHV Area

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

The Knolls

Last Known Status

Open

Located just minutes away from the famous Bonneville Salt Flats, this area offers year-round access to 36,000 acres of hills, sand dunes and trails. Primitive camping is permitted but there is no shade or water so come prepared.

There is an entry fee charged per vehicle which can be paid onsite. Annual passes can be purchased online or by contacting the BLM. Whip flags are mandatory and good sand tires are recommended. Keep within the boundaries as there is a military bombing range nearby.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	UT OHV sticker required
Dates Open	Year-Round
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	No	Non-residents must purchase a non-resident OHV permit.
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes
Whip Flags	Yes (96 inches)	Whip Flags Required For Safety
Maximum Vehicle Width	No Restriction
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Permitted
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Permitted
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
MX Helmet Required	Youth Only	required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.)
Camping	No Restriction	(camp anywhere)
Campfires
Night Riding	Yes
Trail Blazing	Permitted
Rule Enforcement
Comment	No specific decibel limit but excessive mechanical noise is prohibited.

TERRAIN

Approx Size	36,000 acres (56 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	50
Climate Type	Desert
Elevation	4200 to 4300 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Unknown
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	Some
Mud	Little
Dust	Mostly
Rocks	Little
Trees	None
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	None
Small Jumps	Some
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Many
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Some
Roads	Few
Shade	None
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails, Off-Road Dunes

Land

BLM

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	30+ Miles (W)	99c Ice Cream (435) 665-2267
Diesel	30+ Miles (W)	Pilot Travel Center (775) 664-3400
Water	30+ Miles (W)	W. Wendover KOA (775) 664-3221
RV Hookup	30+ Miles (W)	W. Wendover KOA (775) 664-3221
RV Disposal	30+ Miles (W)	W. Wendover KOA (775) 664-3221
Campground	30+ Miles (W)	W. Wendover KOA (775) 664-3221
Conv Store	30+ Miles (W)	99c Ice Cream (435) 665-2267

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	Yes ($10.00 per vehicle) Annual Pass - $80/vehicle
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

West Wendover, NV

Address

Frontage Road, Wendover, UT 84083

Trail Map

From: West Wendover, NV
1) Take I-80 East to Exit 41
2) Turn right (south) off the exit ramp, continue 1.6 miles
3) Turn left (south) onto BLM road, continue about .5 miles (cross over railroad tracks to enter area).

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

BLM - Salt Lake Field Office
2370 South 2300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
(801) 977-4300
blm_ut_sl_mail@blm.gov
www.blm.gov

Contact Info	Utah State Parks OHV Education Office 1594 W North Temple, Suite 116 Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (800) 648-7433 ohveducation@utah.gov stateparks.utah.gov
Comment	OHV Permit Info