Tours and Tickets to Experience Great Salt Lake
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What are people saying about Great Salt Lake
Carole_H, Nov 2025
GSL tour
It’s a nice intro to Great Salt Lake. Saves driving it yourself. Would have appreciated more information about the industries and businesses along the route. Those seem to be exploding and must be having significant environmental effects.
Paula_C, Sep 2025
Glad I Did Not Miss This with Tour-guide Valerie
Ayer studying the great Salt Lake in grade school, this was on my to do list. We made this the priority upon a stay in SLC. Our tour guide Valerie was knowledgeable and added an amusing twist of humor. Glad we were lucky enough to be on her tour.
Linda_S, Sep 2025
45 min Great Salt Lake Boat Tour
It was very informative. Guides were friendly and polite. Pontoon was clean and in good working order.
Lindsay_B, Nov 2025
Such a great tour guide,...
Such a great tour guide, thanks so much! This was a quick informative little tour. Great for our time and something to do.
RICHARD_A, Oct 2025
Don't miss it
Short distance wise but huge in information. Tyler was extrordinary. Well worth the time and money. !
Kevin_A, Oct 2025
great little boat trip
Didn’t go far but still a lovely little tour. Great guide, great info, great boat - very interactive and we were well taken care of
Dana_M, Oct 2025
Worth the money
It was great, very informative and a fun time. The guide was engaging and very knowledgeable about the lake and you could tell he loved his job and the lake.
Vreni_L, Oct 2025
Great and friendly service
Was a great experience! We also really appreciated the flexibility as we were held up with our rental car but it was no problem for them to put us on a later boat. Loved it!
Steve_W, Oct 2025
Fun tour
Colton was a funny tour guide. It was a little shorter than expected. But I guess it was due to the wind and how shallow the lake has become Thanks!!!
Ellen_G, Oct 2025
The tour given by Jake...
The tour given by Jake was very informative. We learned alot about the lake and surrounding area. It was a beautiful day.
Robert_G, Oct 2025
Salty Float
Offers the opportunity to get out away from the bugs and smell around the shoreline. You can float in the lake and enjoy being in water where you can’t sink.
Paul_D, Oct 2025
The captain was very...
The captain was very knowledgeable about the lake and an optomistic advocate for the lake's future. The lake is too big to explore much but being out in the lake is better than at the shore (no smell and no flies!).
Great Salt Lake
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Know before you go
Ways to explore
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When to visit

The Great Salt Lake is a must-see for outdoors enthusiasts and first-time visitors.
You can join a park ranger for a morning stroll along Silver Sands Beach on a bird-watching tour around the Great Salt Lake; tickets should be purchased in advance.
Bring insect repellent plus sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water; the climate here can be hot and dry.
The lake is quite shallow; the maximum depth is 35 feet (11 meters). Swimming is allowed but be prepared for brine flies, lots of brine shrimp, and an odor caused by the high salinity of the water.
People Also Ask
How do you tour the Great Salt Lake?
There are numerous ways to tour the Great Salt Lake. For those with limited time, bus tours departing from Salt Lake City make exploring the lake easy. For those after an immersive experience, boat tours with swimming stops are another option, while tours of Antelope Island offer a different vantage.
How much does it cost to see the Great Salt Lake?
The cost depends on the experience you want. The most budget-friendly way to see the lake is to drive yourself, and then embark on a short boat tour—tickets can be US$40 or less per person. Round-trip tours from Salt Lake City or longer boat tours are available, too.
Should you book Great Salt Lake tours in advance?
Yes, it's usually a good idea to book Great Salt Lake tours in advance. Some boat tours depart multiple times a day—making last-minute booking easier—but for day trips from Salt Lake City, hikes, and more limited boat tours, it's advised that you book in advance.
What is the best time of year to visit the Great Salt Lake?
The best time to visit the Great Salt Lake is in spring and fall. In winter, it can become too cold to explore comfortably, while summer brings clouds of insects and high temperatures. You can enjoy more comfortable conditions during the shoulder seasons, plus chances to do a bit of migratory bird watching.
What is the best way to experience the Great Salt Lake?
There are so many ways to experience the Great Salt Lake. The recreational area on the lake's southern edge features hiking trails, beaches, and birds. For a different view, take a boat tour or kayaking trip. And explore the lake's famed Antelope Island, which offers hiking and horseback riding.
Are there restrooms at the Great Salt Lake?
Yes, there are public restrooms available at the Great Salt Lake. The lake's visitor center (located on its southern shore, near Antelope Island) offers restrooms, as well as foot-washing stations and outdoor showers, in addition to other amenities. Restrooms can also be found at the adjacent marina.
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