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Average nightly rates60 total sites
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30 sites
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17 sites
About Houston Mesa
Number of accommodations: 60
Activities & Attractions
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Year-round
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
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Equestrian-Friendly
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Pets and Policies
- Equestrian-Friendly
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Reviews (778)
What Guests Are Saying
Houston Mesa campground offers a pleasant experience with spacious, well-maintained sites nestled among trees, providing a nice atmosphere for relaxation. Many reviewers appreciated the campground's cleanliness, helpful hosts, and convenient location near town amenities. However, some noted issues such as road noise, limited shade, and maintenance concerns with the bathrooms and showers, which could detract from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Houston Mesa campground offers a pleasant experience with spacious, well-maintained sites nestled among trees, providing a nice atmosphere for relaxation. Many reviewers appreciated the campground's cleanliness, helpful hosts, and convenient location near town amenities. However, some noted issues such as road noise, limited shade, and maintenance concerns with the bathrooms and showers, which could detract from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Harold G
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: MOUN
The site was nice enough and the volunteer that helped us was great, but paying $10 to use the dump station after already paying for the campsite is a bit excessive, and the lock on the dump cover was difficult to operate and could close if one wasn't ready to prop it open.
Harold G
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: MOUN
The site was nice enough and the volunteer that helped us was great, but paying $10 to use the dump station after already paying for the campsite is a bit excessive, and the lock on the dump cover was difficult to operate and could close if one wasn't ready to prop it open.
Theresa K
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: ELK
I was disappointed the host would not wear a mask when interacting with me and selling wood, or the ranger who stopped to talk to me during the pandemic. But the bathrooms were clean.
Theresa K
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: ELK
I was disappointed the host would not wear a mask when interacting with me and selling wood, or the ranger who stopped to talk to me during the pandemic. But the bathrooms were clean.
Judith W
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: ELK
Unfortunately showers were closed due to COVID-19. Also the dump station was closed. Good hiking trails in the area! Close proximity to Walmart!
Judith W
VerifiedFebruary 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: ELK
Unfortunately showers were closed due to COVID-19. Also the dump station was closed. Good hiking trails in the area! Close proximity to Walmart!
Anthony V
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: MOUN
Was a great experience! Awesome site.
Anthony V
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: MOUN
Was a great experience! Awesome site.
Stephen V
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: ELK
Excellent stay. Greeted as we came in: advised we had a site reserved for next day but req'd it for current day. Park host contacted Elk loop host & was advised that the site was open for current day & cleared of snow.. Perfect!
Stephen V
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: ELK
Excellent stay. Greeted as we came in: advised we had a site reserved for next day but req'd it for current day. Park host contacted Elk loop host & was advised that the site was open for current day & cleared of snow.. Perfect!
Location Houston Mesa
Address:
2100 Houston Mesa Rd
Payson, AZ, 85541
United States
From Payson, Arizona, go north for 1 mile to the junction of Highway 87 (Beeline Highway) and Forest Road 199 (Houston Mesa Road). Turn right (east) onto Forest Road 199 for .10 miles. The campground is on the north side of Houston Mesa Road.
The campground is accessible via Highway 87 (Beeline Highway), which is located approximately 1 mile south of the junction with Houston Mesa Road.
Elevation: 1546 feet
2.6 mi drive to downtown Payson (about 7 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
11AM
General
- Extra vehicle charge of $8 per night is required. Fee can be bundled with online reservation or purchased on-site at fee machine.
- No firewood sales available at campground. Plan to purchase ahead of time.
- Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest Land.
- For first come first serve sites, you must physically arrive at the campground to see if the campsite is available. There is no guarantee this site will be available to purchase upon your arrival.
- Campers who reserve sites 7 - 18 in Horse Camp (Mule Loop) are required to have horses or mules present. You do not need to have any to use sites 2 - 6 and 19 - 30
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Last updated: September 3, 2026
