State Park
Simpson Springs Campground
Tooele, UT
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- Address:Tooele, UT
About
The Simpson Springs Campground has 20 campsites. The campground is on the eastern edge of Utah's West Desert near the Simpson Springs station. Simpson Springs was the location of a significant Civilian Conservation Corps camp in the late 1930s and early 1940s. The Pony Express National Historic Trail has recreation, hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and scenic byway. The facilities include water and pit toilets. The Pony Express National Historic Trail has a camping area. The Pony Express National Historic Trail site has visitor interpretation.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Simpson Springs Campground
Trail
Lake Side Trail Loop
Utah
4.8 mi722 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Buffalo Point Trail
Utah
1.0 mi282 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Lady Finger Trail
Utah
0.6 mi62 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Beacon Knoll
Utah
6.2 mi876 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Elephant Head and Mormon Rocks Loop
Utah
21.6 mi4,662 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Elephant Head Trail
Utah
9.2 mi1,296 ftgain
Difficult
Hunt context
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Utah hunting page
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