Simpson Springs Campground
Simpson Springs Campground is a BLM campground in Utah. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- BLM campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 41.02196, -112.47178
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 801-977-4300
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Simpson Springs 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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Chevron · 32 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron · 24 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridger Bay Campground | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Lakesude Group Campsite | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
| White Rock Bay | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
| Ladyfinger Campground | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #314 | Overnight parking | 26 mi | — | — |
| Valley View RV Resort | RV park | 27 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.