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Knolls Off-Highway Vehicle Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA)

Dugway, Utah · Tooele County

Knolls Special Recreation Management Area is nearly 36,000 acres of sand dunes, hills, and mud flats located in the Great Salt Lake Desert make a perfect OHV play area. Off-road fun is waiting, but stay within the boundaries, the Knolls OHV area borders an active bombing range.There is a $10.00 day use fee. Buy a pass …

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About Knolls Off-Highway Vehicle Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA)

Knolls Special Recreation Management Area is nearly 36,000 acres of sand dunes, hills, and mud flats located in the Great Salt Lake Desert make a perfect OHV play area. Off-road fun is waiting, but stay within the boundaries, the Knolls OHV area borders an active bombing range.There is a $10.00 day use fee. Buy a pass on RECREATION.gov. Supplementary Rules: a. You must not discharge or use firearms or other dangerous weapons for the purposes of target shooting. This does not include the discharge of firearms or dangerous weapons while person(s) are engaged in bona fide hunting activities during established hunting seasons and are properly licensed for these activities. b. You must not use or possess to use any glass containers outside of enclosed vehicles, camp trailers, or tents. c. You must not use or possess to use as firewood any materials containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including, but not limited to, wood pallets and/or construction debris. d. You must not use an accelerant for the purposes of igniting a campfire. However, you may ignite any campfire or other material used for cooking purposes, by using any commercially purchased charcoal igniter or other non-hazardous fuels. e. You must not drive a motor vehicle through any campfire, or through any flaming debris or other flaming material(s). f. You must not burn any potentially hazardous material including, but not limited to, gasoline, oil, plastic, and magnesium. g. You must not ignite a campfire outside the confines of a fire pan or other container. All ashes and unburned fuel from campfires may be disposed of in a small pit excavated with hand tools as long as the material being disposed of is mostly ash. You must not dispose of non-flammable materials in a fire on public lands. BLM may authorize large bonfires, which would go beyond the limit of a fire pan, by permit on a case-by-case basis. h. You must not operate a motorized vehicle in excess of the posted speed limit on any maintain

How to Get There

Knolls SRMA is 80 miles west of Salt Lake City off of I-80. Take Knolls exit, and go south on the overpass. Turn west onto old highway and go about 2 miles then turn south across the railroad track to enter the area.

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Plan Your Visit to Knolls Off-Highway Vehicle Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA)

Heading to Knolls Off-Highway Vehicle Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA)? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Knolls Off-Highway Vehicle Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA)?

Yes — reservations can be made on Recreation.gov. Popular sites fill quickly, especially weekends and holidays. Book up to 6 months in advance.

How do I get to Knolls Off-Highway Vehicle Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA)?

Knolls SRMA is 80 miles west of Salt Lake City off of I-80. Take Knolls exit, and go south on the overpass. Turn west onto old highway and go about 2 miles then turn south across the railroad track to enter the area.

How do I contact Knolls Off-Highway Vehicle Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA)?

You can reach the park at phone: 801-320-8300 or email: blm_ut_sl_mail@blm.gov.