⛺️ Campsite
Simpson Springs Campground
Campsite · Salt Lake City, Utah
About this stopover
Bureau of Land Management campground, 23 sites
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.Location
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Data source: Recreation.gov View on the source site Information last updated 1 August 2026
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