About Payson Lakes
Number of accommodations: 63
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Reviews (159)
Review Summary
Maria E
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2020 • Stayed at: B32, Loop: B
We stayed in loop B. Shady in mid-August with super pleasant mornings and evenings. We saw a few deer roaming through the camp sites too. The sites are close together, but the many trees made it feel sufficiently private. Great camp host. Vault toilets were kept up well enough too. We would have liked to have a couple more feet between the fire pit and picnic table for safety with young children. On our site, there are some bushes and a couple of tree branches we thought should have been removed because of their close vicinity to the fire pit as well. The lake was a good half-day adventure. It was muddy for sure. Bring your own shade to the lake. Take the long way home through the Nebo loop. It was a beautiful drive.
Shauna M
VerifiedAugust 28, 2020 • Stayed at: C06/07, Loop: C
Our campsite was not a camp site for trailers. We were supposed to be able to fit 2 trailer but the camp spot wouldn't hold both of them. It barely fit one trailer. Was not worth what we paid
Jen W
VerifiedAugust 27, 2020 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: C
Our original site (C11) was completely inaccessible to us. There were huge low-hanging tree branches, the curvature of the driveway was too extreme for our length, and the driveway was in no way level. It should not have even been included in the results when I entered our equipment on the reservation site. The host helped us out by finding a new site that we could actually park in. The roads and most sites were very narrow, and very few sites were wide enough to accommodate the newer rigs with opposing slides.
Gloria S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2020 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: B
Love Camping At Payson Lakes!
Gloria S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2020 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: B
Love Camping At Payson Lakes
Gloria S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2020 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: B
Love Camping At Payson Lakes
Norm B
VerifiedAugust 17, 2020 • Stayed at: B33, Loop: B
Great experience
lexi a
VerifiedAugust 15, 2020 • Stayed at: B06, Loop: B
people weren’t good at keeping to the quiet hours, but that’s not the site’s fault.
Ellen F
VerifiedAugust 14, 2020 • Stayed at: B07, Loop: B
Love the trail around the lake. Saw 3 deer.
Teri Sue J
August 13, 2020
The Mother & daughter Camp Ground Hosts in Loop A were among some of the best campground hosts we have ever dealt with. Not only were they attentive to the campers, but they went above and beyond with cleaning up camp sites for those who left their trash behind. They were friendly and more importantly they kept the restrooms clean and smelling good. We most definitely will be back to camp here next year.
Location Payson Lakes
Address:
Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest
Salem, UT, 84653
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 up the canyon to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.9297 / -111.642
Elevation: 2435 feet
Policies & Rules
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This Campground is in Bear Country
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Dogs or Domestic Pets
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Campground Etiquette and Rules
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There is a 2-night minimum stay on weekends; 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends |
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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 |
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First Come First Served (FF) sites
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Extra Vehicle -$10 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check)
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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 |
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Please understand that camping/picnicking is an outdoor experience; we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions
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For more info on visiting Bear Country visit
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Click here for more info about the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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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 |
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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 |
