Utah district, Utah, United States

Places to visit near Payson

Payson is a town in Utah district, Utah, United States, home to about 19,548 people. Within 50 km by road there are 151 places to visit — 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 15 churches. The must-see places are Payson Utah Temple (4 km), Salem Lake (6 km) and Payson Canyon Kiwanis Park (7 km).

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Payson, Utah
Payson, Utah district, Utah, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Payson at a glance

Location
Utah district, Utah, United States
Population
about 19,548
Coordinates
40.0444° N, 111.7322° W
Places within 50 km
151 (47 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Payson

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Payson: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Payson

70 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Payson. The closest is The "P" (3 km); the best-known is Payson Canyon Kiwanis Park (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Payson

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Payson. The closest is Leader Mine (11 km); the best-known is Fort Utah (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Payson

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Payson. The closest is Salem Lake (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Payson

26 churches within 100 km of Payson. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (12 km); the best-known is Springville Community Presbyterian Church (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Payson

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Payson. The closest is Ford Falls (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Payson

17 museums within 100 km of Payson. The closest is Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center (1 km); the best-known is Springville Museum of Art (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Payson

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Payson
  2. 9 km Radha Krishna Temple · temple, Utah
  3. 4 km Salem Lake · lake, Utah
  4. 7 km Payson Canyon Kiwanis Park · viewpoint, Utah
  5. 8 km Cottonwood Park · viewpoint, Utah
  6. 6 km Payson Utah Temple · temple, Utah
  7. 4 km Back to Payson

Plan a longer trip from Payson — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Payson

    All places near Payson by distance

    Within 15 km of Payson

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Payson by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints70The "P" (3 km)
    Forts & heritage44Leader Mine (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Salem Lake (6 km)
    Churches26The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (12 km)
    Waterfalls21Ford Falls (13 km)
    Museums17Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center (1 km)
    Parks12Bertrand F. Harrison Arboretum and Botany Pond (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens7Mount Nebo Wilderness (29 km)
    Other attractions4Centennial Carillon Tower (30 km)
    Temples2Payson Utah Temple (4 km)
    Caves2Gollum's Cave Memoriam (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1Bird Island (20 km)
    Beaches & coast1Vineyard Beach (38 km)

    Payson: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Payson?

    Payson Utah Temple (temple, about 4 km), Salem Lake (lake, about 6 km), Payson Canyon Kiwanis Park (viewpoint, about 7 km), Radha Krishna Temple (temple, about 9 km), Cottonwood Park (viewpoint, about 10 km), West Mountain (viewpoint, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Payson?

    151 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 41 forts & heritage, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 churches, 19 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Payson?

    The "P", about 3 km by road; Payson Canyon Kiwanis Park (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Payson?

    Leader Mine, about 11 km by road; Veteran's memorial (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Payson?

    Salem Lake, about 6 km by road; Apple Tree Spring (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Payson?

    Start in Payson, visit Radha Krishna Temple, then Salem Lake, then Payson Canyon Kiwanis Park, then Cottonwood Park, then Payson Utah Temple, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Payson?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Payson

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Payson’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Payson on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.