KiteGlobeRush Lake
Rush Lake is a kiteboarding spot near Salt Lake City in USA, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing S wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Utah |
| Nearest town | Salt Lake City |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | S |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 40.4373, -112.3904 |
About Rush Lake
A 3 ft deep 200 yard fetch, provides mainly flat water sailing. Rush is currently knee to waste deep. The lake was bone dry by Autumn 2004 so get it while you can.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Rush Lake?
The best time to kite Rush Lake is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Rush Lake offers flat-water lake conditions with S wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Rush Lake?
Located 50 minutes West of SLC in the Rush Valley, South of Tooele and West of Stockton. From Salt Lake City, take I-80 W toward Reno (16.33 miles). Merge onto UT-36 via exit number 99 toward Stansbury/Tooele (18.79 miles). Right turn at convenience store at end of Stockton next to large flag pole. Follow road over rail road tracks and around the lake to the west side, then through cattle guard. Turn left on dirt wash opposite log cabin. Plenty of parking, right next to the water in the cow pasture.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.