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. 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.
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.
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.
