Great Salt Lake

Great Salt Lake

The Great Salt Lake, located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Utah, is the largest salt water lake in the Western Hemisphere, and the eighth-largest terminal lake in the world.

In an average year the lake covers an area of around 1,700 square miles (4,400 km2), but the lake's size fluctuates substantially due to its shallowness. In terms of surface area, it is the largest lake in the United States that is not part of the Great Lakes region.

Although it has been called "America's Dead Sea", the lake provides habitat for millions of native birds, brine shrimp, shorebirds, and waterfowl, including the largest staging population of Wilson's phalarope in the world.

Location

Great Salt Lake
Utah, USA

Getting There

The Great Salt Lake can be reached by public transportation from Salt Lake City. The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) offers several bus routes and train lines that connect Salt Lake City with nearby areas, including the Great Salt Lake.

One option is to take the TRAX Green Line train to the Salt Lake Central Station, and then transfer to the UTA Bus 550, which takes you to the Great Salt Lake Marina. Another option is to take the FrontRunner train to the Layton Station, and then transfer to the UTA Bus 628, which also takes you to the Great Salt Lake Marina.

Keep in mind that bus and train schedules may vary depending on the day of the week and the time of day, so it's a good idea to check the UTA website for up-to-date information.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Utah that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.