Community Information

Desert View, located in West Wendover, provides its residents with a well maintained community in a breath-taking, peaceful natural setting with easy convenience to a variety of exciting educational, entertainment and cultural venues.

Situated in Northern Nevada, 1 1/2 hours west of Salt Lake City and 2 hours east of Elko, Desert View residents can take in the vast 30,000 acre Bonneville Salt Flats, one of Nevada's most unique natural features.  Imagine a place so flat that you can almost see the curvature of the planet! The topography of the land was found to be conducive to a variety of high speed racing events, and on this natural straightaway the 300, 400, 500 and 600 mile per hour land speed barriers were broken!  The Salt Flats are open to the public during the summer and fall for a variety of exciting speed trials.

Nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts will love the majestic beauty of Pilot Peak, used in the 1800's by wagon-train pioneers as a landmark as they journeyed to Oregon and California.  Pilot Peak is a short 15 miles from Desert View and is one of the highest summits of Nevada.  Its natural symmetry and scenic views make it a favorite subject of local photographers.

Looking for a bit more excitement?  Make a wager at one of West Wendover's three casinos and find out why "Winners Win in Wendover":  Montego Bay Casino & Resort, the Rainbow Casino and the Silver Smith Casino & Resort are all easily accessible from Desert View.  Prefer activities in which the entire family can participate?  Drive into Salt Lake City, where residents of Desert View can access a wide array of sporting, arts and cultural opportunities.  Explore the wonders of the universe at the Clark Planetarium.  Spend the day at the Children's Museum of Utah, the Hogle Zoo, the Living Planet Aquarium or the Lagoon Amusement Park.  Discover Utah's challenging ski resorts and golf courses.

Why not visit Desert View today, and see for yourself all that this fine lifestyle community offers!  We know you'll be sold!