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Average nightly rates60 total sites
RV Sites
30 sites
Tent Sites
17 sites
About Houston Mesa
Number of accommodations: 60
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
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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
jason m
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: ELK
Beautiful camping area with lots of trees. Each site has lots of unpaved room to spread out and mix tents and RV camping on the same site. The paved areas for cars and RVs are quite narrow. We had trouble fitting a truck with 20' trailer and a compact car and used creative parking. If you are planning multiple cars you might need two sites or possibly there is some overflow parking. This campground is a mix of beautiful forest camping and medium level amenities. There is no power hook up so forget summer camping. The ELK LOOP where we camped was right near a busy road where semi trucks like to use the very loud compression braking so it was hard to feel like we were really away from the world camping. For the price there are other camping areas that have power hook ups and better amenities. Overall having been here twice I'm probably done with this place as a tent camper, but would consider coming back if I owned an RV with batteries/solar.
jason m
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: ELK
Beautiful camping area with lots of trees. Each site has lots of unpaved room to spread out and mix tents and RV camping on the same site. The paved areas for cars and RVs are quite narrow. We had trouble fitting a truck with 20' trailer and a compact car and used creative parking. If you are planning multiple cars you might need two sites or possibly there is some overflow parking. This campground is a mix of beautiful forest camping and medium level amenities. There is no power hook up so forget summer camping. The ELK LOOP where we camped was right near a busy road where semi trucks like to use the very loud compression braking so it was hard to feel like we were really away from the world camping. For the price there are other camping areas that have power hook ups and better amenities. Overall having been here twice I'm probably done with this place as a tent camper, but would consider coming back if I owned an RV with batteries/solar.
Michael C
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: BEAR
I had reserved a spot on the Bear Loop but because of the heavy snow the week before I was re-routed to the Elk Loop. No complaints! Very nice and accommodating Camp Hosts. Will return again.
Michael C
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: BEAR
I had reserved a spot on the Bear Loop but because of the heavy snow the week before I was re-routed to the Elk Loop. No complaints! Very nice and accommodating Camp Hosts. Will return again.
Willie H
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: MOUN
Great place for a peaceful camping with an enjoyable environment.
Darin L
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: MOUN
Campgrounds were clean and quiet. When our reserved site became unavailable because of tree damage, the camp hostess, Judy, called and personally worked with us to find another site. Greatly appreciated the effort!
Darin L
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: MOUN
Campgrounds were clean and quiet. When our reserved site became unavailable because of tree damage, the camp hostess, Judy, called and personally worked with us to find another site. Greatly appreciated the effort!
Willie H
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: MOUN
Great place for a peaceful camping with an enjoyable environment.
Erik c
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: BEAR
Trees were down on the site we had reserved but the site host called and let me know they had picked out another great site for us. We could not be happier with our experience, the bathrooms were clean and the staff were friendly and accommodating. A+
Erik c
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: BEAR
Trees were down on the site we had reserved but the site host called and let me know they had picked out another great site for us. We could not be happier with our experience, the bathrooms were clean and the staff were friendly and accommodating. A+
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
