Simpson Springs Campground

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Key facts

Where is it?

Coordinates: 40.0349566, -112.78116. Part of: Salt Lake Field Office (Bureau of Land Management). Directions from the source: <p>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.</p>

What facilities are there?

Potable water (seasonally) and accessible vault toilets.

About — from the official source

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.

Fees

Year round $15.00 per site

Reservations

This facility is listed as reservable on Recreation.gov.

Contact

Phone: 801-977-4300
Website: Not listed
Email: blm_ut_sl_mail@blm.gov

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