Weekend availability at Simpson Springs Campground
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 1:55 AM PT- Fri, Sep 25Open11/11 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open10/11 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open9/11 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open10/11 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open9/11 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 23
- Pull-through
- 11
About this campground
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.
Getting there
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.
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- Boy ScoutUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest37 mi
- Intake CampgroundUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest37 mi
- Lower Narrows CampgroundUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest37 mi
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