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| Location | Hooper, Utah |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $15–$65/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (39 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 98 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 22 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Utah RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Simpson Springs Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights48 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights41 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights13 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights10 sites open for every night · from $15/night
Simpson Springs Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Salt Lake City. It lists 22 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 70 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.
Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site 004 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 001 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 002 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 003 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 005 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 006 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 007 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 008 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $15 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $15 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $15 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $15 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $15 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $15 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $15 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $15 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $15 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $15 |
| Simpson Springs Group Site |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (39 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Have always enjoyed staying at Simpson Springs campground as it is usually quiet, pretty well kept up, and convenient for driving out to spend a day in the geode beds.”
“I love this place! It’s clean and quiet. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 70 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
491 N. John Glenn Rd
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Simpson Springs Campground sits on the eastern edge of Utah's West Desert at the historic Simpson Springs station on the Pony Express National Historic Trail, about 12 miles south of Dugway and reachable from I-80 via Tooele and Highway 36 onto the Pony Express Road. The campground's 20 campsites are all configured to accommodate both RVs and tents, and the site carries a year-round fee of $15. The location has a layered history a Pony Express stop and later the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp in the late 1930s and early 1940s before the nearby Dugway Proving Grounds was established which gives the wide, open landscape a quiet, historical character rather than the amenities of a developed park. For up-to-date information on site availability, rules or seasonal conditions call the Salt Lake Field Office at (801) 320-8300. Recreational opportunities radiate outward from the campground rather than being concentrated on a manicured loop: you can walk sections of the Pony Express National Historic Trail directly from camp, ride OHVs and horses on surrounding routes, and explore the scenic backcountry byway and desert hills by bike or on foot while keeping an eye out for local wildlife. Facilities are basic pit toilets are provided and potable water is available seasonally so plan to bring your own supplies when water is off, and expect a simple desert camping experience rather than hookups or full services. The nearby Pony Express historic site offers interpretive information for visitors wanting to connect the terrain with its 19th-century transportation history.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
Picks are 70 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International (SLC)), about 30 mi straight-line from Simpson Springs Campground. RV rentals in Salt Lake City
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| $60 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| Max RV / trailer length |
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| Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Simpson Springs Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
