Pony Express Station at Simpson Springs Campground
Simpson Springs Campsite
Pony Express Station at Simpson Springs Campground
View from Simpson Springs Campground

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About Simpson Springs Campground

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.

Available sites

11 total sites

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Hiking

Hiking

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2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Pavilion
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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11 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 001, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Back-in Site
🚐 002, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 003, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 004, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Back-in Site
🚐 005, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Back-in Site
🚐 006, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Back-in Site
🚐 007, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Back-in Site
🚐 008, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 009, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Back-in Site
🚐 010, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 Simpson Springs Group Site, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Pull-through

Reviews

103 reviews

Summary

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Simpson Springs Campground is praised for its beautiful vistas, cleanliness, and convenient facilities, making it a great spot for groups and stargazing. The pavilion is well-equipped and offers shelter from the sun, though visitors should be prepared for windy conditions. However, issues like reserved sites being occupied, occasional maintenance concerns, and disturbances from noisy campers can detract from the experience.

Based on guest feedback

3.8

Overall rating

Based on 103 reviews

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5 stars 31.1% (32)
4 stars 36.9% (38)
3 stars 20.4% (21)
2 stars 5.8% (6)
1 star 5.8% (6)

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JANNETT H

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May 8, 2026 Stayed at: Simpson Springs Group Site, Loop: A

We were a large group visiting the range. The pavillion at Simpson Springs was perfect. It provided enough sturdy table accommodations. The pavillion provided cover from the sun and had a concrete foundation. The parking was adequate for our carpool of cars. It has a fresh water hydrant and bathrooms across the road for men and women. The view is spectacular from the pavillion. Be prepared for wind at the pavillion. I have been there two times and the wind is generally blowing. There is room to set up folding tables to serve food. It is a beautiful campground. There was not a campground steward yet onsite which concerned us that someone else might take the pavillion before we got there on a Friday.

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terry w

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May 10, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: A

It’ was a great campground but some of the spaces are backyards so your trailer opens away from the trailer and fire pit

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Darren S

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June 1, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: A

A descent campground for how far out it is. Plan on bringing your own shade. One downfall is there is no host, so if you reserve online you may have to tell people to move out of your site. Fortunately the people who were in our site were understanding. Also when I reserved the map was not correct, site 2 and I believe 4 were flipped. The picture for site 2 was correct, but it wasn't across the road from our friends in site 3.

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Nicole C

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June 6, 2026 Stayed at: 008, Loop: A

The campground is fine overall. Not much privacy at sites given the desert landscape and lack of trees. Water was available. We didn’t use the bathrooms since we have a trailer.

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David W

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June 15, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: A

We arrived early when the previous couple was packing up. We set up our tent in our reserved spot after they left so no one would take it reserved spot. The site was excellent. Plenty of shade, good tent site, water was close, and the view was amazing.

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Daniel C

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June 29, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: A

The scenery was beautiful and the history was cool. My daughter and I stayed there after a day of target shooting on BLM land (there was no shooting in the campground). Getting there required some travel on a well-maintained dirt road. There were a decent amount of flies during the day which were a little annoying, but they left once we got a campfire going. We saw a rattlesnake in the campground, a little bit off the path under a tree. The rattlesnake was a highlight for me, but might concern some.

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Tary C

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July 4, 2026 Stayed at: Simpson Springs Group Site, Loop: A

Had the group site and it was perfect for our needs. It was clean and well laid out.

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Denise W

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July 9, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: A

Simpson Springs Campground is very well maintained and a great location. We knew there were no hookups, but were surprised that there is potable water here. We will definitely be back to see the wild horses again.

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brenda l

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July 17, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: A

It was a nice campground, the wind was really bad and it was very dusty but you can’t control Mother Nature.

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Rebecca Ann J

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July 27, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: A

Views were incredible, sunset and sunrise included! Campground was clean and clearly marked.

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Location & Directions for Simpson Springs Campground

491 N. John Glenn Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 United States

Elevation: 1,281 ft

Getting There

From I-80, take exit 199 (Tooele) and travel south on Highway 36 for approximately 40 mi. Turn right onto the Pony Express Road and travel for approximately 25 mi. The campground is approximately 12 mi south of Dugway, Utah, on the Pony Express Road.

Highway access

Simpson Springs Campground is accessible via I-80, with the nearest exit located approximately 40 miles north on Highway 36. The campground is further reached by traveling south on Pony Express Road.

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Last updated: October 24, 2026

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