Simpson Springs Campground
Overview
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.
Recreation
Hiking, picnicking, OHV riding, mountian biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, scenic backcountry byway, Pony Express National Historic Trail.
Facilities
Hiking, picnicking, OHV riding, mountian biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, scenic backcountry byway, Pony Express National Historic Trail.
Natural Features
Campground is along the Pony Express National Historic Trail.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 320-8300.Nearby Attractions
Historic Pony Express National Historic Trail site and visitor interpretation.
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