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| Location | Salem, Utah |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $27–$305/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (157 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 97 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 84 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
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Payson Lakes is a Recreation.gov campground in Salem. It lists 84 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 75 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 10 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A03 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A05 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A10 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A22 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A06 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A04 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A20 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A09 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A21 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (157 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“The host was amazing and the site was perfect for a big group. Plenty of space and very secluded from the other campgrounds. Short walk through the woods to the lake is about the only thing to deal with, but that's what camping is all about. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): First come, first served. The listing marks this stay first come, first served — no online reservations.
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
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Payson Lakes Campground sits roughly 12 miles up Payson Canyon on the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway, south of the town of Payson, at about 8,000 feet in a mixed aspen, fir and pine forest. The lakes here McClelland, Box and Big East shape the campsite experience: Big East Lake has a small swim beach, picnic tables and flush toilets at a popular day-use area, and a paved nature path begins at the parking area and circles that lake. Boating is limited to non-motorized craft, so canoeing and kayaking are common and anglers come expecting rainbow and brown trout; powerboats are prohibited. Wildlife is frequently sighted around the water and summer brings plentiful wildflowers. The campground totals 86 sites: 83 sites suitable for both RVs and tents, 1 RV-only site, and 2 glamping sites. Sites are arranged in three loops (Loop A: 23 sites; Loop B: 35 sites; Loop C: 25 sites) plus a separate group area with three group sites. Facilities are straightforward and well organized: most campsites have picnic tables and campfire rings, roads and parking spurs are paved, campground hosts are on site and firewood is available for purchase. Three group sites are sited away from the single and double loops and come with picnic and serving tables, grills, dutch-oven cooking surfaces, campfire circles, water spigots and cement site pads; vault toilets serve Group Site A, flush toilets are located between Group Sites B and C, and vault toilets are available in the single/double loops. Fees are paid by cash, check or Scan & Pay via the Recreation.gov app typical rates include $29 for a single site (capacity 8), $58 for a double site (capacity 16), $111 for glamping (capacity 8, deposit required), group site A at $285 (capacity 100) and group sites B & C at $200 each (capacity 75); day use is $15, an extra vehicle is $10, and a Payson Lakes season day-use pass is $60. Reservations, changes and cancellations are handled through Recreation.gov (reservation phone 1-877-444-6777); note a $10 service fee applies to changes or cancellations, late cancellations may forfeit the first night's fee, no-shows can be assessed additional fees, and refund requests must be made within 14 days of departure. For facility-specific questions call (385) 273-1100. The nearby Mount Nebo Wilderness and the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway extend the options for hiking, auto touring, wildlife viewing and other National Forest activities.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
Picks are 75 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Salt Lake City (Salt Lake City International (SLC)), about 62 mi straight-line from Payson Lakes. RV rentals in Salt Lake City
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| $27 |
| A07 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A23 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A19 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A08 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A13 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A25 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A18 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A14 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A15 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| A26 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| B14 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| C01 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| C08 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| C23 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| B07 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| B38 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| B39 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| B10 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| B25 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| B31 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| C22 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| B27 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| C29 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| B28 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| B13 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| C05 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| C14 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| C30 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| B15 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
| B03 standard nonelectric | – | – | $27 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage |
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| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 7 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Payson Lakes. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
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