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# Simpson Springs Campground

> Human version: https://campertunity.com/listings/campgrounds/rec-256892

**[United States](https://campertunity.com/listings/campgrounds/in/united-states)**

<h2\>Overview</h2\> <p\>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\.</p\> <h2\>Recreation</h2\> <p\>Hiking, picnicking, OHV riding, mountian biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, scenic backcountry byway, Pony Express National Historic Trail\. </p\> <h2\>Facilities</h2\> <p\>Potable water \(seasonally\) and accessible vault toilets\.</p\> <h2\>Natural Features</h2\> <p\>Campground is along the Pony Express National Historic Trail\.</p\>

<h2\>Nearby Attractions</h2\> <p\>Historic Pony Express National Historic Trail site and visitor interpretation\. </p\>

<h2\>Contact Info</h2\> For facility specific information, please call \(801\) 320\-8300\.

## Key facts

- Sites: 23
- Coordinates: 40.0349566, -112.78116
- Phone: 801\-977\-4300

## Address

Tooele County, UT, USA, US

## Amenities

- Tent
- Tent Camping

## Structured data (schema.org)

Also available as raw JSON: https://campertunity.com/listings/campgrounds/rec-256892.json

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