Payson Lakes Guard Station
Payson Lakes Guard Station is a national forest campground in Utah. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 39.92472, -111.63306
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Scenic Drive, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- SPANISH FORK RANGER DISTRICT 801-798-3571 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Payson Lakes Guard Station
Overview Payson Lakes Guard Station is located in the Uinta National Forest, approximately 13 miles south of Payson, Utah, along the Mount Nebo Scenic Byway. The Guard Station was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935 as part of the New Deal Program. The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest offers the cabin for advance reservation so visitors can enjoy an experience similar to that of early Forest Rangers and their families. Recreation The nearby Payson Lakes Recreation Area offers great canoeing and kayaking. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow and brown trout. There are many nearby trails for hiking, mountain biking and equestrian use. Facilities Payson Lakes Guard Station can accommodate up to 8 overnight guests: 4 in the main cabin and 4 in the bunk house. Up to 7 additional visitors may join during the day. • Parking: Space for up to 5 family vehicles. Vehicles must stay on pavement • Horses: The adjacent pasture can hold up to 8 horses. • Stay Limits: Minimum stay is 2 nights, 3 nights on holidays, maximum is 7 nights. • What to bring: Guests need to bring their own bedding, plates, and utensils, pots, pans, etc. • Pets: Not allowed. • Firewood: Bring your own or purchase at the campground. Collecting firewood is not allowed. • Check-in: Guests must check in with the Payson Lakes Campground Host, who will escort them to the cabin Natural Features The Guard Station is nestled in a forest of aspen and Douglas fir trees at an elevation of 8,000 f
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Jones High Country RV Camp · 19 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Holiday Oil · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 98 designated routes (133 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payson Lakes | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Payson Lakes | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Payson Lakes Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Group Site C | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Group Site B | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Group Site A | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.