Dugway Proving Ground, UT - Arrival

Getting Here

There is no UTA bus that takes riders to Dugway, please remove “If traveling by bus, the UTA bus routes will bring visitors from the airport directly to the post.”

Here are more accurate directions to arrive to Dugway than what is listed currently on the website:

Dugway Proving Ground is a closed post. Access to post is limited and visitors must have a sponsor. Visitors to Dugway will undergo a background check prior to being granted access to the installation.

From Salt Lake City and the Airport:

• Take I-80 west to the Tooele/Grantsville exit (#99)
• Follow Route 36 south through Erda, Tooele and Stockton (Last gas station available until Dugway is in Stockton, beyond Stockton, the highway will split)
• Stay right on Route 36
• Turn right at the Clover exit onto Route 199
• Follow Route 199 to Dugway (approximately 25 miles from Clover)

Route 199 is a winding mountain road which goes through Johnson's Pass and on to Dugway. Although the road is well maintained during the winter months, travelers should use caution and watch for ice and adhere to all road signs.

Alternate Route from Salt Lake City:

• Take I-80 west. Exit at Dugway Exit (exit #77)
• Follow Skull Valley Road south to Dugway (No services/facilities are available on Skull Valley road until you reach Dugway)
• Last available facilities are on I-80 at exit #99

Skull Valley Road goes through the Goshute Indian Reservation and is therefore federal property, the road is not maintained by the State Highway Department. This is particularly important to remember during the winter months, as this road can become extremely icy and untravellable. Suggest all new arrivals plan to use the route described in the paragraph above.

From Provo:

• Take I-15 north to the Lehi exit. Follow Route 73 west through Cedar Fort (Cedar Fort is last available stop for gas and facilities before reaching Dugway)
• Turn Left, Route 73 ends near St. Johns Station at Route 36
• Follow Route 36 south to the Clover exit
• Turn right onto Route 199. Follow Route 199 to Dugway

Dugway Roadway Conditions and Hazards

Highways to Dugway Proving Ground are two lane country roads and run through open range grazing lands. Use extreme caution when traveling at night as roadways are not lit. Always use caution and be watchful for cattle and abundant wildlife on roadways. Cellular service is unreliable until DPG is reached, ensure vehicle is fully fueled and maintained prior to starting trip to DPG. Exercise further caution during the winter months.