Simpson Springs Campground

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491 N. John Glenn Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Overview

The campground is situated on the eastern edge of Utah's West Desert near the historic Simpson Springs station on the Pony Express National Historic Trail. Simpson Springs was the site of a significant Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp in the late 1930s and early 1940s, just prior to the establishment of the US Army Dugway Proving Grounds during World War II.

Recreation

Hiking, picnicking, OHV riding, mountian biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, scenic backcountry byway, Pony Express National Historic Trail. 

Facilities

Potable water (seasonally) and accessible vault toilets.

Natural Features

Campground is along the Pony Express National Historic Trail.

Nearby Attractions

Historic Pony Express National Historic Trail site and visitor interpretation. 

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 320-8300.

Camp site features

Across 23 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 23 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 23 sites
  • ADA accessible: 16 of 23 sites
  • Group sites: 1 of 23 sites
  • Longest rig: 98 ft
  • Largest party: 50 people

Fees

Year round $15.00 per site

Directions

From I-80, take exit 199 (Tooele) and travel south on Highway 36 for approximately 40 miles. Turn right onto the Pony Express Road and travel for approximately 25 miles. The campground is approximately 12 miles south of Dugway, Utah, on the Pony Express Road.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

57 reviews
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4 stars
21
3 stars
11
2 stars
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1 stars
3
Rebecca Ann J
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Reviewed a month ago
Views were incredible, sunset and sunrise included! Campground was clean and clearly marked.
brenda l
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Reviewed a month ago
It was a nice campground, the wind was really bad and it was very dusty but you can’t control Mother Nature.
Denise W
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Reviewed a month ago
Simpson Springs Campground is very well maintained and a great location. We knew there were no hookups, but were surprised that there is potable water here. We will definitely be back to see the wild horses again.
Tary C
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Had the group site and it was perfect for our needs. It was clean and well laid out.
Daniel C
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Reviewed 2 months ago
The scenery was beautiful and the history was cool. My daughter and I stayed there after a day of target shooting on BLM land (there was no shooting in the campground). Getting there required some travel on a well-maintained dirt road. There were a decent amount of flies during the day which were a little annoying, but they left once we got a campfire going. We saw a rattlesnake in the campground, a little bit off the path under a tree. The rattlesnake was a highlight for me, but might concern some.
David W
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Reviewed 2 months ago
We arrived early when the previous couple was packing up. We set up our tent in our reserved spot after they left so no one would take it reserved spot. The site was excellent. Plenty of shade, good tent site, water was close, and the view was amazing.
Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in August, when about 3% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 5 years of reservations.

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