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Simpson Springs Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — Salt Lake City · Utah · Salt Lake Field Office
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Area | Salt Lake Field Office |
| Location | Salt Lake City · Utah · Salt Lake Field Office · 40.03496, -112.78116 · Map |
| Sites | 23 public sites counted from the federal listing — 22 standard nonelectric; 1 group standard area nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 23 sites Water hookups at 0 of 23 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 23 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 23 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 98 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 22 sites · 30 ft: 22 sites · 35 ft: 21 sites · 40 ft: 21 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Year round $15.00 per site |
| Check-in / out | In 02:00 PM · Out 02:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 23 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 16 marked accessible in the listing |
| Amenities, as reported | Vault toiletsWater spigots |
| Phone | 801-977-4300 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-08-01.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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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33 mi straight-line · Dugway UtahFSU.S. Forest ServiceLower Narrows Campground
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Trip Card — Simpson Springs Campground
Salt Lake City · Utah · Salt Lake Field Office
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Salt Lake City · Utah · Salt Lake Field Office |
| Fees | Year round $15.00 per site |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 98 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 23 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/256892 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.