Simpson Springs Campground

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

23Sites

98 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 23

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
A	001	standard nonelectric	90 ft	—	yes
A	002	standard nonelectric	48 ft	—	yes
A	003	standard nonelectric	48 ft	—	yes
A	004	standard nonelectric	48 ft	—
A	005	standard nonelectric	48 ft	—
A	006	standard nonelectric	48 ft	—
A	007	standard nonelectric	70 ft	—	yes
A	008	standard nonelectric	96 ft	—	yes
A	009	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
A	010	standard nonelectric	58 ft	—	yes
A	011	standard nonelectric	98 ft	—	yes
A	012	standard nonelectric	98 ft	—	yes
A	013	standard nonelectric	64 ft	—	yes
A	014	standard nonelectric	64 ft	—	yes
A	015	standard nonelectric	64 ft	—	yes
A	016	standard nonelectric	90 ft	—	yes
A	017	standard nonelectric	68 ft	—	yes
A	018	standard nonelectric	60 ft	—	yes
A	019	standard nonelectric	46 ft	—
A	020	standard nonelectric	46 ft	—
A	021	standard nonelectric	98 ft	—	yes
A	022	standard nonelectric	58 ft	—
A	Simpson Springs Group Site	group standard area nonelectric	—	—	yes

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

Year round$15.00 per site

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Your representative

This campground sits in UT-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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