Payson Lakes Guard Station
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Payson Lakes Guard Station in Utah takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
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
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 13.8 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
Ratings
💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Payson Lakes Guard Station FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Payson Lakes Guard Station?
Payson Lakes Guard Station in Utah takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Payson Lakes Guard Station when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Payson Lakes Guard Station often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Payson Lakes Guard Station and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Payson Lakes Guard Station a good campground?
Payson Lakes Guard Station holds an average rating of 3.7/5 from 11 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Payson Lakes Guard Station located?
Payson Lakes Guard Station is located in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
📡 Get notified when this park frees up
Subscribe in your calendar or RSS reader and new openings at this campground show up automatically — no account needed.
Running a camping/RV blog? Embed this widget free →
A live cancellation widget for Payson Lakes Guard Station that updates itself — free, no account, no API key. The snippet includes a one-line credit under the widget; leaving it in is what keeps this free for everyone, and it tells your readers what they are looking at. Preview it.