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Simpson Springs Campground

Tooele, UT

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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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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How busy it gets

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Well reviewed3.9

58 camper reviews on Recreation.gov

Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Major Issues

Average 0.9 of 4 bars · 49 reports across 3 carriers

Phone calls drop frequently; text messages delayed. No data, or mostly unusable data. Signal may be limited to small areas of site/facility. No social media.

  • Verizon

    No Service

    0.3/4

    22 reports

  • AT&T

    Good Coverage

    2.7/4

    12 reports

  • T-Mobile

    No Service

    0.5/4

    15 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 2:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (23)

001
#001

001

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 8 guests90 ft
CampsiteStandardAccessiblePets OKCampfires
Reserve
002
#002

002

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 8 guests48 ft
CampsiteStandardPull-throughAccessiblePets OKCampfires
Reserve
003
#003

003

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 8 guests48 ft
CampsiteStandardPull-throughAccessiblePets OKCampfires
Reserve
004
#004

004

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 8 guests48 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
005
#005

005

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 8 guests48 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
006
#006

006

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 8 guests48 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve

Within ~30 miles

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