Payson Lakes
Payson Lakes is a national forest campground in Utah.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 39.93351, -111.63435
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232228
About Payson Lakes
Payson Lakes Campground is situated in stands of aspen and fir trees. There is a lake within the campground where you can boat, fish, and swim. An asphalt walkway goes around the lake. There are also nearby hiking trails and open areas where recreation activities can occur. The campground is just off a National Scenic Byway, about 12 miles from Payson, a full-service community. The campground has no hook-ups or phone service. Popular local activities include river and lake fishing, lake floating, rafting, kayaking, swimming, and day-hiking.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Jones High Country RV Camp · 20 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Holiday Oil · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 94 designated routes (133 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payson Lakes Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Payson Lakes | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Group Site A | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Payson Lakes Guard Station | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Group Site C | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Group Site B | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.