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Payson
Lakes
11 miles up Payson Canyon well known as the
Mount Nebo Scenic Loop, you will come to Payson Lakes. These lakes offer
an abundance of outdoor activities, including fishing, swimming, picnicking,
camping, wildlife viewing and more. There are three lakes, McClelland
Lake, Box Lake and Big East Lake.
Picture
Of McCelland Lake. Water is very low due to the drought.
Taken
by Utah Outdoor Activities. Click For Larger Photo.
McClelland Lake and Box Lake are more used
for the fishing opportunities. I personally love to fish Box Lake which is
in the middle of the three. I have fished this lake for years and can't
remember even on trip that I did not catch at least one fish. Fishing
action is usually fast, so this is a great place to take the kids. Click
Here to check out our fishing story on Box Lake.
Picture
Of Box Lake. This Lake Is Great For Fishing.
Taken
By Utah Outdoor Activities. Click For Larger Picture.
Big East Lake is the largest of the three
lakes. It offers more improvements such as a walking, biking, or jogging
path around the lake. Picnic tables, swim beach and more. This lake is
closest to the campground. Fishing on the lake is also pretty good, but it
is more crowded then the other two. This lake has a very large day use
area that can be accessed through the campground. The day use area is by
the swim beach and it offers a large grassy area to set up blankets for
sun bathing or picnicking.
Picture
Of Big East Lake. Taken By Utah Outdoor Activities.
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For Larger Picture
Directions
- To get to Payson Lakes take the Payson exit off of I-15. Head
straight down main street until you reach 100 N. Turn left on 100 N. Stay
on 100 N until you reach 600 E. You will see a sign that says Mount Nebo
Scenic Loop. Turn right on 600 E. This will take you up the canyon. From
the mouth of the canyon the day use area for the lakes is 11 miles and the
campground is 11.6 miles.
For
Payson Lakes Campground Information And Online Reservations Click
Here. Online Reservations Provided By Reserve America.
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