About Payson Lakes Guard Station
Number of accommodations: 1
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Guard Station, Loop: PAYSON LAKES GUARD STATION
Site Details
Reviews (22)
What Guests Are Saying
Payson Lakes Guard Station offers a beautiful setting and a great camp host, making it a pleasant stay overall. The front cabin was satisfactory, but the back cabin had issues with a broken door lock and a chirping smoke detector, which impacted the experience. Additionally, first users of the season should be aware that water may not be turned on yet.
What Guests Are Saying
Payson Lakes Guard Station offers a beautiful setting and a great camp host, making it a pleasant stay overall. The front cabin was satisfactory, but the back cabin had issues with a broken door lock and a chirping smoke detector, which impacted the experience. Additionally, first users of the season should be aware that water may not be turned on yet.
Review Summary
Curtis J
VerifiedNovember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: PAYSON LAKES GUARD STATION
Was what I expected - beautiful, etc.
Curtis J
VerifiedNovember 15, 2025 • Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: PAYSON LAKES GUARD STATION
Was what I expected - beautiful, etc.
Amber H
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: PAYSON LAKES GUARD STATION
Camp host was great
Front cabin was good to stay in
Back cabin the lock on the door was broken we had to wedge a chair under the door handle to keep the door locked at night and the smoke detector was chirping my full 3 day 2 night stay even in our sleep, this was not the best experience we have had there , our previous experience have been much better.
Please fix the alarm chirping and the door lock.
Amber H
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: PAYSON LAKES GUARD STATION
Camp host was great
Front cabin was good to stay in
Back cabin the lock on the door was broken we had to wedge a chair under the door handle to keep the door locked at night and the smoke detector was chirping my full 3 day 2 night stay even in our sleep, this was not the best experience we have had there , our previous experience have been much better.
Please fix the alarm chirping and the door lock.
Cory I
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: PAYSON LAKES GUARD STATION
If you are the first user of the season, sometimes the water is not yet turned on.
Cory I
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: PAYSON LAKES GUARD STATION
If you are the first user of the season, sometimes the water is not yet turned on.
Magdalena J
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: PAYSON LAKES GUARD STATION
We had an absolute ball at the Payson Lakes Guard Station. The cabin was incredibly clean and Adam was very helpful and lovely. We'd come here again in a heartbeat! My only suggestion would be to have a journal available for folks to share their experiences, we always love reading them. Thanks for having us!
Magdalena J
VerifiedOctober 24, 2022 • Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: PAYSON LAKES GUARD STATION
We had an absolute ball at the Payson Lakes Guard Station. The cabin was incredibly clean and Adam was very helpful and lovely. We'd come here again in a heartbeat! My only suggestion would be to have a journal available for folks to share their experiences, we always love reading them. Thanks for having us!
Maren C
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: PAYSON LAKES GUARD STATION
One of the most beautiful spots in Utah.
Maren C
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: Guard Station, Loop: PAYSON LAKES GUARD STATION
One of the most beautiful spots in Utah.
Location Payson Lakes Guard Station
Address:
Fr 017
Payson, UT, 84651
United States
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 south along the Nebo Loop Road 015 until you see the Payson Lakes Guard Station sign on the right. Proceed up the driveway and through the gate.
The Payson Lakes Guard Station is accessible from I-15 via exit 250, which leads to Highway 198. The location is reached by traveling along the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway/Payson Canyon Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.9247 / -111.633
Elevation: 2459 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Check in and out with the Camp Host at Payson Lakes Campground for access and rules.
- Gates open at 7 AM and close at 10 PM; no generators after 10 PM. Reservations held until noon the next day.
- Reservations are required at least 5 days in advance; no walk-ins allowed.
- Contact information for additional queries and reservations.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store food and trash securely to avoid attracting bears; failure to do so can result in fines.
Utilities
- Bring all your own water and garbage bags as there are no facilities available on-site.
Site capacity
- Maximum occupancy is 8 people in bunks; 7 extra day-use guests allowed. No pets, RVs, or trailers. Limited to 5 vehicles.
Safety & rules
- Minimum stay of 2 nights; maximum stay of 7 days.
- Users assume all responsibility for accidents or injuries and loss of property; Utah Recreation is not liable.
Fires & fuel
- Bring your own firewood or buy it for $9 per bundle; collection on-site is prohibited.
- Obtain firewood within 10 miles of the site to prevent pest spread; do not move firewood.
Amenities
- Guests must bring their own linens and utensils.
Vehicles & parking
- Arrive with your RV or trailer water tank filled; no hooking up to spigots or power is allowed.
Cancellation policy
- No refunds for weather; cancellations within 14 days lose first night fee and incur a $10 fee. No-shows incur a $20 fee.
Local regulations
- Visit wildlife resources for more information on Bear Country and campground rules.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
