Payson Lakes Guard Station

This Campground is in Bear Country
Always store food and trash securely to avoid attracting wildlife. Store all food items inside the cabin or bunkhouse.
  -Failure to comply may result in fines up to $5,000, removal from your campsite and/or imprisonment
Remember, a fed bear is a dead bear; your actions can save lives

There is no water available on site. Please bring all of the water you will need for your stay.
Please bring your own drinking water
This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; please bring garbage bags

The Guard Station is a historic structure. As such, the maximum person and vehicle limits are strictly enforced
No pets or animals allowed at or in the cabin to help ensure this historic structure is preserved
Dogs are not allowed in Day Use areas, beaches, or in/on the water
The guard station cannot be reserved for large groups
The Guard Station complex can sleep a maximum 8 people in bunk beds; four people inside the cabin and four people in the bunkhouse. 
Up to 7 additional guests may visit for day use only
There is not room for RVs or trailers
Tents will not be allowed on the grounds
Parking space is limited to 5 family vehicles and no vehicles are permitted off the pavement

Guests are to check in and out with the Camp Host at the nearby Payson Lakes Campground for access to the site. Rules of use will be reviewed and the lock combination will be provided during check in

There is a 2-night minimum stay and a maximum 7-day stay limit.

Guests may bring their own firewood or purchase at Payson Lakes Campground for $9/per bundle. Firewood collecting at the Guard Station complex is not allowed

Bring your own linens, plates, cups, and flatware.

Campground Etiquette and Rules:
Gates open at 7a.m., Gates close at 10p.m.
Quiet Hours are 10p.m. to 6a.m. No generators after 10p.m.
Reservations will be held until 12pm on the day following your scheduled arrival date
Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground
Leave No Trace
 Put all garbage in dumpsters, when provided, or properly stored in your vehicle or bear box
 Remove all personal property and trash when leaving
 Unclean sites will be reported to the District Ranger LEO
 Leaving food/trash in an unoccupied campsite may result in a $5,000 fine
This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; please bring garbage bags
Cleaning fish, animals, or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited
Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited. Discharging of a firearm in the campground is not allowed
No fighting or boisterous behavior. Be courteous to your fellow visitor. Keep noise at a reasonable level
No amplified music is allowed in USDA Forest Service campgrounds and facilities. People come to the campgrounds for peace and quiet
Max Vehicle Length includes tow vehicle

Trailers/Campers and RVs: Come with your RV/trailer water tank filled. Hooking up to spigots or the power in the restrooms, even for medical devices is strictly prohibited

Advance Reservations:
Reservations are required and must be made at least 5 days in advance
No Walk-ins/first come first serve permitted for these sites

Please understand that camping/picnicking is an outdoor experience; therefore, we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions
Cancellations within 14 days of the arrival date will forfeit the first night use fee and a $10 cancellation fee
No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date are not entitled to a refund
If a guest does not arrive at the campsite by check-out time the day after scheduled arrival, and does not cancel the reservation, a $20 service fee will be charged and will forfeit the first-night use fee

For more information on visiting Bear Country visit:
wildawareutah.org 
wildlife.utah.gov 
For campground Rules and Regulations visit gocamputah.com/rules 

- For more info, call Spanish Fork Ranger District at 801-798-3571 or Utah Recreation at 385-273-1100
-Visit our website gocamputah.com or Facebook facebook.com/letsgocamputah
-To reserve a site 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 within 10 miles of your destination and burning it on-site. For more information click here

Please note: Utah Recreation 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