PAYSON LAKES 2026
Trade your WiFi for actual fresh air! We're diving into a family-friendly weekend filled with nature, Vino Cósmico, and the annual tradition of someone confidently leading a hike while being 100% lost.
CHECK-IN IN...
📍 Check-In: Aug 21, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
🏁 Check-Out: Aug 23, 2026 @ 12:00 PM
📌 TRIP LOGISTICS & BASECAMP INFO
CLASSIFIED CAMP DATACampsite Details
Site: GRP-B, GRP PAYSON LAKES
Reservation #: #0877626178-1
Holder: Ana Sahagún
Elevation: ~8,000 Feet (Aspens, Firs & Pines)
Cost & Capacity
Cost: ~$20 per adult for the site
✨ The more humans we have, the cheaper it gets!
Kids: 100% FREE!
Max Humans: 75 Occupants | 15 Vehicles
Location & Drive
Drive Time: 1 hour drive from South Jordan, UT
Lakes Backyard: McClelland, Box, and Big East Lakes
Vibe: Wildflowers showing off just for us!
Facilities Report
✅ Campfire rings & Picnic tables
✅ Actual flush toilets nearby (Luxurious!)
❌ NO SHOWERS: Embrace the raw mountain scent!
🎖️ EARNABLE MERIT BADGES
INTERACTIVE SCOUT PROGRESSClick badges or complete site activities (reading rules, packing items, finding secret easter eggs) to earn your official Payson Lakes patches!
🗓️ THE PAYSON CAMP ROUTINE
PRECISELY UNPLANNED SCHEDULING🏕️ Check-In & Gate Open
Official camp check-in begins. Find site GRP-B and scope out prime tent real estate.
🎪 General Arrival & Tent Setup
Pitching tents, inflating mattresses, and watching friends try to figure out tent pole physics.
🍲 Welcome Dinner Served by Ana & JP
Dinner provided by Ana and JP! Menu reveal coming once we count the early birds.
🥾 Family Friendly Hike
Explore the aspen trails around McClelland and Big East Lakes. (100% lost hike leader guaranteed!).
🥞 Saturday Breakfast
Fuel up for lake duty with Team Breakfast.
🚣 Lake Time!
Kayaks, inflatable flamingos, swimming, and lakeside chilling at the lakes.
🥪 Saturday Lunch
Refuel at camp with Team Lunch.
🎨 Rock Hunting and Painting
Hunt for the smooth mountain rocks and paint your masterpiece souvenir!
🏆 Family-Friendly Games
Looking for enthusiastic volunteers to run games for the kids & adults!
🍖 Saturday Dinner
Grand Saturday Feast prepped by Team Dinner.
🪩 DJ Diana Cool Dance Party!
NO SITTING ALLOWED! Dance your heart out around the campfire with DJ Diana Cool!
☕ Lazy Morning & Grab-and-Go Snacks
If you're a "leave early" person, grab quick snacks to fuel your journey home. Otherwise enjoy a slow morning coffee in the aspens.
🏁 Checkout & Site Clean Up
Be packed, clean, and out by noon sharp! Leave no trace behind.
🎒 PACKING SURVIVAL CHECKLIST
DON'T FORGET OR YOU'LL BE SAD🔴 CRITICAL MANDATORY ITEMS
⚡ LEVEL UP YOUR CAMPING (OPTIONAL)
📜 CAMPGROUND RULES & REGULATIONS
DISTRICT RANGER COMPLIANCE🚨 $5,000 Mess Fine!
Seriously, keep it clean or the District Ranger will have words with us!
Leaving a mess or unmanaged trash can result in a $5,000 fine. Put all trash in dumpsters or store in vehicles/bear boxes!
🕒 Gates & Quiet Hours
Gates Open: 7:00 AM
Gates Close: 10:00 PM
Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM (Keep voices low around campfires!)
🐶 Dog & Pet Policies
- Leash required at all times (max 6 feet leash).
- Clean up dog feces immediately.
- Max 2 dogs per campsite.
- 🚫 WATER BAN: Dogs banned from beaches and water (Sorry, Kona!), but allowed on Day Use trails!
🎣 Fishing Rules
Fishing for Rainbow Trout & Brown Trout at the lakes!
Ben, we're counting on you for a big catch! 🐟
Remember to bring valid Utah fishing licenses!
📸 PAYSON LAKES MEMORIES
2024 RETRO POLAROID ALBUMA look back at the legendary vibes, hammock physics, and scenic lake views from last time!
📻 CAMP PAYSON SOUNDBOARD
Press buttons for Web-Audio generated camp SFX!