Dugway is a census-designated place (CDP) in southeastern Tooele County, Utah, United States. The population was 342 at the 2020 census, a continued decrease from the 2010 figure of 795. The town is located inside the United States Army's large weapons testing facility, Dugway Proving Ground, making it a closed city, as the only roads leading to the town pass through military checkpoints at the boundaries of the base. Non-resident civilians must request advance authorization to enter the town. The housing area designated for military and civilian personnel is referred to as "English Village."

The name "Dugway" comes from a technique to dig a trench along a hillside to keep a wagon from tipping.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.2&nbsp;square miles (13.5&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>), all land.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dugway has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

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Demographics

As of the census Dugway Schools is the local K-12 school.

See also

  • List of census-designated places in Utah
  • Utah State Route 261 for Moki Dugway

References