Payson Lakes
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About Payson Lakes
Payson Lakes is a national park campground at Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah County, Utah. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Payson Lakes is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 128 ft. Campers rate it 4.1/5 across 133 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest include Payson Lakes Guard Station, Blackhawk, Maple Lake Campground, Maple Bench Campground and Tinney Flat.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 98 · 2024: 190 · 2025: 183
Location
Address
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Coordinates
39.9297, -111.6419
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 753 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Payson Lakes Guard Station
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Blackhawk
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Maple Lake Campground
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Maple Bench Campground
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Tinney Flat
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Bear Canyon
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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Payson Lakes FAQ
How far in advance should I book Payson Lakes?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Payson Lakes?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Payson Lakes. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Payson Lakes right now?
Payson Lakes is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Payson Lakes located?
Payson Lakes is located in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, near Pleasant Grove, Utah.
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