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Simpson Springs Campground provides 20 campsites. 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.
Hiking, picnicking, OHV riding, mountian biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, scenic backcountry byway, Pony Express National Historic Trail.
Potable water (seasonally) and pit toilets.
Campground is along the Pony Express National Historic Trail.
Historic Pony Express National Historic Trail site and visitor interpretation.
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.
Year round $15.00 per site
This was a great campground. It's way out in the middle of no where on a very long dirt road. It's so peaceful and clean. My kids found tons of little geode pieces in our campsite. The bathrooms were very clean and fully stocked and they had water you can get from spickets. There are wild horses all around and we even heard a mountain lion. I would definitely camp here again.
I came out here early October for a weekend. Getting to the campsite takes you along a gravel road with a few dips and gouges in it. I did this drive in sedan. Not the ideal vehicle but it's doable as long as you keep an eye on the road for those changes in it. Once at the campsite, I was amazed at how beautiful the views were. Surrounded by trees with plenty of shade on in my campsite (#1). There were a ton of flies which made it impossible to leave anything unattended. My campsite didn't have a separate cooking area just the fire ring. It did get windy from time to time but not unbearable. Night is very beautiful with lots of stars blanketing the sky. Vault toilets and water spigots throughout the camp. I recommend checking it out and taking it all in. (Btw, I had no cell services with T-mobile out here)
Beautiful updated campground. Drinking water access, clean bathrooms and great views. Upper first come first serve spots are close. Really reccomend reserving site #1. Only large trees in the area are around #1 with a little coverage for site #2. Rest of the sites are very well kept with table, firepit, and tent area. Wonderful ATV trail right from campground, just next to lower bathrooms. Were able to see the wild horses near 14 mile road junction. Just remember, no cell service.
The views this place offers are worth a 5 star rating alone. We got to see quite a lightning storm in the distance! Toilets were clean, and the water worked fine. We were there in September, and only two other campsites were taken, so it doesn’t appear to be too busy; must be why they closed off the southern portion of the campground.
The space for the tent had some pretty hard gravel, so best to bring sturdy stakes and a hammer if you’re tent camping. Don’t forget to drive around the area to see the wild horses and check out the green volcanic tuff just down the hill from the campground.
Stayed here last night. There was one other family here and they were on the opposite side. Other than being ridiculous hot( I know it’s July) we had an amazing time. Saw lots of wildlife and some amazing stars!!
