Openings · last 7 days
24
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 24 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232228
When Payson Lakes reopens
Payson Lakes's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
39
Openings · last 90 days
40
Only 40 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026 · of 86 monitored sites
Of the 1,978 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026): 316 open for online reservation · 223 reserved · 1,439 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 86 monitored sites, 63 can be reserved online and 23 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
84% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 316 of 1,978 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026Not open online84%
Open site-nights316 / 1,978
Reserved (of online inventory)223 / 539
Weekday openings198
Weekend openings118
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 198 fall on weekdays and 118 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 286 of 1,118 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 86 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| GRP-A | 19 |
| GRP-B | 17 |
| GRP-C | 17 |
| B03 | 6 |
| B04 | 6 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
316 open site-nights across 63 sites at Payson Lakes, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 65 2-night, 52 3-night, 3 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site GRP-A.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 128 ft. 80 sites take 25 ft, 58 sites take 35 ft, 48 sites take 40 ft.
Showing 60 of 63 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRP-A | 20 ft | None | 19 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +7 more |
| GRP-B | 20 ft | None | 17 | 14 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +5 more |
| GRP-C | 20 ft | None | 17 | 14 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +5 more |
| B03 | 26 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| B04 | 32 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| B06 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| B10 | 36 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| B16/17 | 28 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| B21 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| B26 | 36 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| B27 | 42 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| B29 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| B30 | 35 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| B31 | 30 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| B32 | 28 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| B33 | 45 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| B38 | 45 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| B39 | 35 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| C01 | 45 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| C13 | 20 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| C15 | 18 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| C18 | 18 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| B02 | 26 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| B05 | 44 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| B07 | 38 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| B08 | 25 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| B13 | 30 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| B14 | 31 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27 |
| B15 | 38 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| B18/19 | 25 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| B20 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| B22 | 39 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| B23 | 25 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| B24 | 48 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| B25 | 26 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| B37 | 71 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| C03 | 45 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| C04 | 29 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| C08 | 30 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| C14 | 45 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| C16/17 | 32 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| C19 | 37 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| C20/21 | 42 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| C24 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| C26 | 45 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| C27/28 | 42 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| C29 | 30 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| C30 | 35 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27 |
| B09 | 60 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| B11 | 45 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| B12 | 42 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| B28 | 42 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| B34/35 | 44 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| B36 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| C05 | 45 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| C06/07 | 44 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| C09 | 45 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| C10 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| C11 | 45 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
| C12 | 45 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27 |
About Payson Lakes
Overview
Payson Lakes Campground is a local favorite, located just 12 miles from Payson, Utah. Visitors love the campground for its great fishing and canoeing opportunities, pretty scenery and close proximity to town.
Recreation
Payson Lakes offers great canoeing and kayaking. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Powerboats are prohibited.
A popular day-use area is located on the shore of Big East Lake, with a small swim beach, picnic tables and flush toilets. A paved nature path begins at the parking area and circles the lake.
Facilities
This large campground contains single and double sites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Three group sites are also available, equipped with picnic and serving tables, grills, dutch oven cooking surfaces, campfire circles, water spigots and cement site pads. Group sites are in an area separate from single sites and the day-use area.
Vault toilets are provided near Group Site A; flush toilets are provided between Group Sites B and C. Vault toilets are provided in the single and double site loops. Campground hosts are on-site and firewood is available for purchase. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled in a forest of aspen, fir and pine trees at an elevation of 8,000 feet. The Payson Lakes area is made up of McClelland, Box and Big East Lakes. Summer wildflowers are abundant. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the lakes.
Nearby Attractions
The Mount Nebo Wilderness Area is adjacent, brimming with beautiful mountain scenery, pristine waters, abundant wildlife, vibrant summer wildflowers and numerous trail opportunities.
The Nebo Loop Scenic Byway stretches 37 miles through high alpine terrain, dense forests and colorful meadows. Devil's Kitchen Geological Area can be found along the loop. It offers a 1/2-mile round-trip trail to interesting red rock hoodoos.
86 monitored sites23 FCFS sitesRVs up to 128 ftNo hookups60 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 100
Getting there
From I-15, take exit 250 toward north Payson/Salem and proceed south on Main Street to 100 North/Highway 198. Travel east to 600 East. Turn south onto 600 east, which becomes the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway/Payson Canyon Road. Travel up the canyon to the campground.
Uinta Wasatch Cache National Forest, Salem, UT 84653SPANISH FORK RANGER DISTRICT 801-798-3571 OR UTAH RECREATION COMPANY 385-273-1100
CampingFishingHikingPicnickingSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232228 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232228 · Payson Lakes · Salem UT12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Payson Lakes?
Reservations for Payson Lakes are made through Recreation.gov. 84% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 316 of 1,978 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 40 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Payson Lakes?
Campsite Sniper detected 24 site-date openings at Payson Lakes in the last 7 days, 39 over 30 days and 40 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Payson Lakes?
52 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site GRP-A. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Payson Lakes fit a 35-foot RV?
58 of the 86 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 128 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Payson Lakes?
September 2026, with 286 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,118.
When is the next open date at Payson Lakes?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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