Salina City's own page describes the CCC & POW Camp in Salina as a site that preserves the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps and serves as a memorial to the German prisoner-of-war camp located there in the 1940s, with remaining structures to explore; the site is at about 700 E Main Street. The city says the site operates primarily by appointment, and tours are scheduled by calling Salina City at 435-529-7304 or TJ Dale at 801-319-5901; fees are not stated. The Utah Division of State History's article on Interstate 70 describes the 110 miles between Green River and Salina as a stretch without services along the interstate.
Been here a while
Long-standing places to eat near Salina, in the town named beside each rather than at the stop itself. We could not confirm this one as still trading in 2026 — ring ahead. Names link to their sources.
- 1926Mom's CafeSalina, UTMain Street cafe listed among Utah's oldest restaurantsstill trading? unconfirmed
Nearest Airports
Straight-line distance from Salina, not drive time.
- Provo Municipal (PVU) — 87 miles
- Bryce Canyon (BCE) — 88 miles
- Cedar City Regional (CDC) — 110 miles
Live Conditions
Wildlife Spotted Nearby
We checked reservations and contact details on 2026-10-14. These change without notice — confirm with salina.utah.gov the week you travel.
Sources — 4 claims, 4 checked against the source
| Claim | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The CCC & POW Camp preserves the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps and serves as a memorial to the German prisoner-of-war camp located there in the 1940s; remaining structures can be explored; located approx. 700 E Main Street, Salina, UT 84654 (checked 2026-10-14) | Salina City - About CCC & POW Camp Salina, Utah | Checked |
| The site operates primarily by appointment; to schedule a tour call TJ Dale 801-319-5901 or Salina City 435-529-7304 (checked 2026-10-14) | Salina City - About CCC & POW Camp Salina, Utah (tours) | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Contact numbers listed for tours: Salina City 435-529-7304; TJ Dale 801-319-5901 (checked 2026-10-14) | Salina City - About CCC & POW Camp Salina, Utah (contact) | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| The 110 miles between Green River and Salina still represent the longest stretch without services on the entire interstate system (the article's own statement; the text keeps only the no-services point, not the superlative) (checked 2026-10-14) | Utah Division of State History - Interstate 70 | Checked |