Payson Lakes
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Payson Lakes Campground is a local favorite, located just 12 miles from Payson, Utah. Visitors love the campground for its great fishing and canoeing opportunities, pretty scenery and close proximity to town.
This large campground contains single and double sites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Three group sites are also available, equipped with picnic and serving tables, grills, dutch oven cooking surfaces, campfire circles, water spigots and cement site pads. Group sites are in an area separate from single sites and the day-use area.
Vault toilets are provided near Group Site A; flush toilets are provided between Group Sites B and C. Vault toilets are provided in the single and double site loops. Campground hosts are on-site and firewood is available for purchase. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
Notifications and Alerts
Need to Know
RV( Max length) is the TOTAL length of the site. RV( Max length - includes tow vehicle ).
For campground Rules and Regulations visit https://www.gocamputah.com/rules .
- There are no electrical, water, or sewer hookups available at this location.
Caution: bears frequent the area; be aware, keep a clean camp, store all food items in closed containers and away from sleeping areas.
- Gates close nightly at 10 p.m.
A fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground (cash or check only).
Only state licensed OHV's are allowed to unload and operate in campgrounds.
This campground has first-come, first-served sites.
Trailers/Campers and RVs: Please fill up with water before arriving on site. There is no place to fill-up on site and hooking up to spigots is not allowed.
Please understand that camping is an outdoor experience; therefore, we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions.
Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
For more information, please call Spanish Fork Ranger District at 801-798-3571 or call Utah Recreation Company at 385-273-1100
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To reserve a campsite call Recreation.gov reservation line 1-877-444-6777
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Please note: Utah Recreation Company is not responsible for accident or injury to any person or property resulting from the use of this facility and is not responsible for the loss of money or valuables of any kind. The user of this permit assumes full and complete responsibility for the conduct and actions of all members in his or her party.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled in a forest of aspen, fir and pine trees at an elevation of 8,000 feet. The Payson Lakes area is made up of McClelland, Box and Big East Lakes. Summer wildflowers are abundant. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the lakes.
Nearby Attractions
The Mount Nebo Wilderness Area is adjacent, brimming with beautiful mountain scenery, pristine waters, abundant wildlife, vibrant summer wildflowers and numerous trail opportunities.
The Nebo Loop Scenic Byway stretches 37 miles through high alpine terrain, dense forests and colorful meadows. Devil's Kitchen Geological Area can be found along the loop. It offers a 1/2-mile round-trip trail to interesting red rock hoodoos.
Recreation
Payson Lakes offers great canoeing and kayaking. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Powerboats are prohibited.
A popular day-use area is located on the shore of Big East Lake, with a small swim beach, picnic tables and flush toilets. A paved nature path begins at the parking area and circles the lake.
Changes & Cancellations
Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees
- Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.
- Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
- You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Late Cancellations
- Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.
- Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
- Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
- Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
- Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.
No-Shows
- Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date.
- If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.
Refunds
- Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
- Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.
- Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
- Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
- Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.
Recreation.gov Billing Information
- Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777."
Changes to Policies and Procedures
- Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
564 W 700 S Ste.305, Box #5 Pleasant Grove UT 84062
Physical Address
Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest Salem UT 84653
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: SPANISH FORK RANGER DISTRICT 801-798-3571 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From I-15, take exit 250 toward north Payson/Salem and proceed south on Main Street to 100 North/Highway 198. Travel east to 600 East. Turn south onto 600 east, which becomes the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway/Payson Canyon Road. Travel up the canyon to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site B28, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A18, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GRP-C, Loop GRP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site B08, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B39, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B33, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B04, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B23, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C19, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B15, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B32, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C22, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B22, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C29, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A21, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C30, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A03, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B30, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A05, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C24, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B14, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B12, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A14, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A16/17, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C03, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C08, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C15, Loop C, Type Yurt
- Site B10, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C13, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A25, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C26, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C27/28, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A22, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C23, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A26, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A15, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B24, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B36, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A19, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A08, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C16/17, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C01, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B37, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B02, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A07, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C11, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C10, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B27, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A11/12, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B07, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B38, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B25, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B21, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B06, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B31, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A28/29, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A23, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B26, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C20/21, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B18/19, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C25, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B05, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C09, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A24, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C14, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B34/35, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A20, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B03, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A10, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A13, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C04, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A09, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B16/17, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B11, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B20, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C06/07, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B13, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C05, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C18, Loop C, Type Yurt
- Site GRP-B, Loop GRP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site B29, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A06, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B09, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site C12, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A04, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GRP-A, Loop GRP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
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