Simpson Springs Campground
Campground · Utah · 23 bookable sites ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Salt Lake Field Office (Bureau of Land Management UT) · Open Access
- 23
- Bookable sites
- 98 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 16
- Accessible sites
- 5,138 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 23 bookable sites
- 16 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 98 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: A
Site types
- 22 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
23 campsites at Simpson Springs Campground
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 02:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 90 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 002 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 48 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 003 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 48 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 004 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 48 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 48 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 48 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 70 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 008 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 96 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 009 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 58 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 011 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 98 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 012 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 98 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 013 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 64 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 014 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 64 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 015 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 64 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 016 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 90 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 017 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 68 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 018 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 019 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 46 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 46 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 98 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 022 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 58 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Simpson Springs Group Site | A | Group Standard Area Nonelectric | Pull Through | — | — | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
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.
40.03496, -112.78116 · 40°2'5.8"N 112°46'52.2"W
Typical weather
Typically 96°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 40 | 47 | 57 | 64 | 75 | 87 | 96 | 94 | 83 | 67 | 52 | 40 |
| Low °F | 17 | 23 | 29 | 35 | 43 | 53 | 61 | 59 | 48 | 34 | 25 | 16 |
| Precip in | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Year round $15.00 per site
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Simpson Springs Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Simpson Springs Campground?
- Yes, Simpson Springs Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Simpson Springs Campground have?
- 23 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Simpson Springs Campground?
- 98 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Simpson Springs Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Simpson Springs Campground.
- Does Simpson Springs Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Simpson Springs Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Simpson Springs Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Simpson Springs Campground
- Clover Springs Campground 24.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Loop Campground (UT) 32.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Upper Narrows 33.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lower Narrows Campground 33.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boy Scout 33.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Intake Campground 33.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Simpson Springs Campground 0.1 mi · Campground
- Vernon Reservoir Campground 21.2 mi · Campground
- Topaz Internment Camp 22.5 mi · Facility
- Pony Express Trail includes: Boyd Station 31.3 mi · Facility
- Prospector Trail System 32.4 mi · Facility
- Jericho Campground and Picnic Area 32.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 801-977-4300
- Email blm_ut_sl_mail@blm.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-01.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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