Maple Lake Fall colors

Maple Lake Campground

Open

Open for the 2026 season from May 8 through September 20. Sites are first-come, first-served with some available for reservation on Recreation.gov. No potable water is available; campers must bring their own. Bear country protocols are in effect.

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT

October 8th, 3:13 PM — 6:00 PM

ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…

About

Maple Lake Campground is a small, rustic campground nestled in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest south of Payson, Utah. At 5,800 feet elevation, the campground features 10 tent-only sites shaded by white fir, pinyon pine, and Gambel oak. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Vault toilets are available but there is no potable water, so campers must pack in all drinking water. The campground provides direct access to Maple Lake, where canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and float tube fishing are popular activities. Rainbow and brook trout fishing draws anglers to both the lake and the creek below the campground. The Red Lake Trail departs from the upper camping area, offering hiking access into the adjacent Mount Nebo Wilderness with its alpine scenery, wildflowers, and wildlife. Due to tight turns, narrow roads, and limited site sizes, trailers, campers, and RVs are not permitted. The nearby Nebo Loop Scenic Byway offers a 37-mile drive through high alpine terrain, with stops including Devils Kitchen Geological Area and its red rock hoodoos.

Directions

From I-15 take exit 250 (Payson). Head south on Main Street to 100 North (first traffic light) and turn left. Continue east to 600 East, then turn right in front of Peteetneet Academy. Go south on 600 East for 3.5 miles to the mouth of Payson Canyon. Maple Lake Campground is 1 mile south of Maple Bench Campground on the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station —
Wifi —
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store —
Price $25.89

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (385) 273-1100

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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