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About Payson Lakes
Payson Lakes Campground is situated in stands of aspen and fir trees. There is a lake within the campground where you can boat, fish, and swim. An asphalt walkway goes around the lake. There are also nearby hiking trails and open areas where recreation activities can occur. The campground is just off a National Scenic Byway, about 12 miles from Payson, a full-service community. The campground has no hook-ups or phone service. Popular local activities include river and lake fishing, lake floating, rafting, kayaking, swimming, and day-hiking.
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Payson Lakes
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Golden Hour PM ← 12:36 AM
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Nearby Trails
Payson Lake
easy · 1.96 mi · 10 ft gain
Box Lake
easy · 1.19 mi · 181 ft gain
Loafer Mountain
hard · 8.61 mi · 2762 ft gain
Blackhawk Loop
hard · 8.88 mi · 596 ft gain
Deer Hollow
hard · 6.44 mi · 3445 ft gain
Lower Grotto
easy · 1.2 mi · 132 ft gain
Holman Canyon
easy · 1.54 mi · 642 ft gain
Red Lake
moderate · 3.55 mi · 642 ft gain