The West Desert covers the vast open lands west of the Wasatch Front, including Tooele, Wendover, and surrounding desert basins. This region features wide salt flats, barren valleys, rugged mountains, and remote communities shaped by mining history, military installations, and long travel distances.
Highlights include the Bonneville Salt Flats, Great Salt Lake Desert, and expansive public land. The region is quiet, isolated, and visually striking, offering a unique contrast to Utah’s mountain cities and canyon regions. It is ideal for visitors interested in desert landscapes, high-speed racing, historic sites, and wide-open spaces.
| City name | Population | County |
|---|---|---|
| Grantsville | 12,617 | Tooele |
| Tooele | 37,209 | Tooele |
| Wendover | 1,593 | Tooele |