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Payson Lakes Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
86[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
60 ft[3]
Sites with electric
0[4]

Payson Lakes is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah[5]. Recreation.gov lists 86 overnight campsites and says the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes a campground among aspen, fir and pine trees, at 8,000 feet, by McClelland, Box and Big East Lakes[6]. The listing mentions canoeing, kayaking and fishing, and says powerboats are prohibited[6]. The 86 sites include 80 standard nonelectric, 3 group standard nonelectric, 2 yurt and 1 rv nonelectric[1]. Recreation.gov site details show 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups[4]. 84 sites accept an RV or trailer and 76 accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 60 feet[3]. Recreation.gov also marks 18 of the 86 sites as accessible[8].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 86
Site types[1] 80 standard nonelectric, 3 group standard nonelectric, 2 yurt, 1 rv nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[8] 18
Hookups[4] electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[3] 60 ft (median 35.5 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 84 sites, tent at 76 sites
Pets[9] Allowed at 84 of 86 listed sites
Campfires[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[11] 3:00 PM
Check-out[12] 12:00 PM
People per site[13] 8 at most sites (8 to 100)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Payson Lakes?
Recreation.gov says Payson Lakes can be reserved there[2].
Are dogs allowed at Payson Lakes?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at 84 of 86 campsites with this detail listed[9].
Are there hookups at Payson Lakes?
Recreation.gov site details list 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 86 campsites[4].
How long can an RV be at Payson Lakes?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 60 feet on Recreation.gov[3].
Are campfires allowed at Payson Lakes?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 86 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[10].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 86 overnight campsites at Payson Lakes: 80 standard nonelectric, 3 group standard nonelectric, 2 yurt, 1 rv nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Payson Lakes can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Payson Lakes: 60 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 35.5 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Hookups at Payson Lakes per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 86 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Payson Lakes is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Recreation.gov description for Payson Lakes. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Payson Lakes: 84 sites accept an RV or trailer and 76 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. 18 of the 86 campsites at Payson Lakes are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Payson Lakes: yes at 84 of 86 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Payson Lakes: yes at all 86 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Check-in time at Payson Lakes on Recreation.gov: 3:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Check-out time at Payson Lakes on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Maximum people per campsite at Payson Lakes: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 100). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Fee information on Recreation.gov: Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app) 71 single sites - $31.00 , capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle 10 double sites - $62.00 , capacity - 16 people + 2 vehicle 2 glamping sites - $119.00 , capacity - 8 people... Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.