Great Salt Lake · Salt Lake City, United States · Trailwind

LandmarkSalt Lake City, United StatesNorth America's largest saltwater lake stretches out west of the city, several times saltier than the ocean and ringed by mountains that make for…

Set in: Salt Lake City, United States

Currency: USD

Language: English

Timezone: UTC-05:00

Know before you go

Great Salt Lake State Park has the easiest public access point, with a marina and swimming beach

The water is buoyant enough to float easily, but shower off afterward since the salt residue is strong

Antelope Island State Park, reached by a causeway, adds bison herds and hiking to the lake views

Pairs well with

Temple Square, 16 mi away

Utah State Capitol, 16 mi away

Natural History Museum of Utah, 19 mi away

This Is The Place Heritage Park, 20 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhere is Great Salt Lake?Great Salt Lake is in Salt Lake City, United States.What is Great Salt Lake known for?North America's largest saltwater lake stretches out west of the city, several times saltier than the ocean and ringed by mountains that make for dramatic sunsets.Keep exploring

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