Payson Lakes

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

Dogs or Domestic Pets
Owners must
-Control dog by leash not to exceed six feet (6’) at all times
-Clean up dog feces immediately
-Limit two dogs per site
Do not allow dogs to
-Threaten or attack people/animals
-Interfere with people, vehicles, or property
-Cause damage to vegetation or harass wildlife
 Dogs are not allowed on beaches or in water, but can be on the trails in the Day Use area

Campground Etiquette and Rules
Gates open at 7am, close at 10pm
Quiet Hours are 10pm-6am No generators after 10pm
Camping is allowed only within the designated space provided. Do not go beyond site boundaries
Max occupancy is 8 people per single site
Reserved sites will be held until 12pm the day following your arrival date
Horses/Off-road vehicles are prohibited in the campground
Leave No Trace
-Put all trash in dumpsters, if 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 site may result in a $5,000 fine
This is a 'pack it in, pack it out' facility; bring trash bags
Cleaning fish or bathing where drinking water is supplied is strictly prohibited
Fireworks, discharging of firearms, or other explosives in the campground is not allowed
No 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

There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends

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

First Come First Served (FF) sites
A Loop is FF through entire season
For reservable sites, reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance
FF site must be claimed in person on the day you wish to check-in
A site listed as FF does not guarantee availability, Recreation.gov does not update FF occupancy
The only way to know if an FF site is available is to arrive at the site on the day you plan to check-in
Availability cannot be predicted
Many sites are in remote locations, we cannot contact hosts about availability
Recommended arrival times vary by day. Weekends and holidays fill more quickly
To claim an FF site, you must be present, occupy the site, and pay at that time
There is no waiting list for FF sites

Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check)
Firewood -$9

If you booked at a discount without a Senior or Access pass, you'll need to pay the difference in cash/check upon arrival. Only Senior or Access passes qualify for discounts and proof of ownership upon arrival is required

Please understand that camping/picnicking is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions
Cancellations within 24 hours prior to arrival date will forfeit the entire use fee and a $10 cancellation fee
No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the arrival date will not be refunded
Failure to arrive at the site by 12pm the day after scheduled arrival and does not cancel, will be charged a $20 service fee and forfeit the first-night use fee

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

Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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 info 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 their party