If you want an up close and personal look at the American southwest, a one-way RV trip from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City is just about the best way to get it. Starting in one of the biggest U.S. cities (which is awash in one-way rental RV options) and ending in Utah’s capital, a city with some of the most accessible outdoor recreation opportunities anywhere in the west. The entire route takes about 11 hours to drive and travels a total of just under 700 miles, and there are so many incredible detours along the way to get to can’t-miss destinations including many national parks. And, of course, there are tons of great campgrounds, both luxurious resort-style options and more rugged dispersed camping options on BLM lands, to park your one-way rental RV overnight as you explore.
Why Is This Route Popular?
Los Angeles is a popular starting city for a one-way RV rental, and an easy place to fly into (which is usually the best way to orchestrate a one-way route). And, of course, there’s plenty to see in the city itself — not to mention nearby attractions including Mojave National Preserve, Joshua Tree National Park and Death Valley National Park. But along the drive to Salt Lake City, the southern California desert-scape is truly just the start. On your way northeast, you’ll stop by Las Vegas (along with its stunning red-rock surroundings), as well as passing by Utah gems including Zion National Park, Fishlake National Forest and Manti-La Sal National Forest. (Other unmissable Utah destinations, like Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument or Capitol Reef National Park, only add a few hours and a few-hundred miles to your route.) All along the way, your RV rental vehicle will keep you warm, cozy, and able to enjoy the landscape at your own pace — and even make your own meals. It truly is the best of both worlds: The great outdoors, and the great indoors!
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