Payson Lakes Guard Station
Elk Ridge, Utah · 8,054 ft · In Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Photos: Utah Recreation Company
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,054 ft (2,455 m)8,054 ft2,455 m
Sites1
Payson Lakes Guard Station lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 1 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
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 their families.
Recreation
The nearby Payson Lakes Recreation Area offers great canoeing and kayaking. Anglers enjoy fishing for rainbow and brown trout. There are many nearby trails for hiking, mountain biking and equestrian use.Facilities
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Payson Lakes Guard Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedChance Snow Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 38% chance of rain40°32°
- ThuMostly Sunny50°33°
- FriSunny56°36°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain56°38°
- SunSunny, 1% chance of rain56°39°
Nearby camping
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Payson Lakes
Public Land · 0.6 mi · Elk Ridge
Group Site C
Campground · 0.9 mi · Elk Ridge
3 more within 25 mi
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 1.0 mi
Camp site
Elk Ridge, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Uinta National Forest
- 2.6 mi
Camp site
Elk Ridge, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Uinta National Forest
- 2.6 mi
Camp site
Elk Ridge, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Uinta National Forest
- 2.6 mi
Camp site
Elk Ridge, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Uinta National Forest
- 2.9 mi
Camp site
Elk Ridge, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Uinta National Forest
- 2.9 mi
Camp site
Elk Ridge, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Uinta National Forest
Location and contact
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