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Knolls
Recreation Area Picture
and Story By Utah Outdoor Activities Back
To Utah
ATV Trails Or BLM
Recreation Areas 
View
of the endless riding possibilities, with the mud flats in the
background
Located just off of I-80 in Utah's west desert is the Knolls
Recreation Area. With nearly 36,000 acres
of sand dunes, hills, and mud flats, this place is the perfect OHV play
area. The dunes are not as large as Jericho but just as
fun. If your looking for speed the mud flats are the
place, you can drive long distances on these flats and rarely
feel a bump. For a casual rid you can explore the many Knolls
which the area is named after. There are trails going in every
direction, pick one and explore the desert at your own pace, however
while exploring this area be sure to stay in the boundaries.
If you travel south you will come to a fence, if you cross this you
will be entering the Dugway bombing range, not a good place to
be. So stay in bounds and watch for the fences, which are
clearly marked, and you'll be ok.
Picture
of riding on the mud flats
When planning your trip to this area there are a few things you need
to keep in mind. This place is very desolate so bring plenty of
water, food, etc., and there are no bathrooms so plan ahead,
and be prepared. This is also a very bad area to have an accident so
be careful because accidents can and do happen when you least expect
it. On our trip my wife rolled her four wheeler and broke her
collar bone. You feel pretty helpless out in the middle of the
desert, and it can make for a very long drive to the hospital.
Luckily it wasn't a life threatening injury, but it is going to hurt
for a while. Directions:
To get to the Knolls Recreation Area travel west on I-80 towards
Wendover for approx 1 hr 45 minutes, until you see the Knolls exit
signs 
Picture
of one of the many knolls and dunes.
For additional
information contact Bureau of Land Management, Salt Lake Office, 2370
South 2300 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119, (801) 977-4300.
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