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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Equestrian-Friendly
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Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Pets and Policies
- Equestrian-Friendly
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Reviews (784)
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
Mike G
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: MULE
Nicely shaded spot at 28. I had a very relaxing 5 days at the campsite. Bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever seen at a campground. The gate to the trailhead is a little sketchy.
Road noise is my only complaint, but I went to this campground for its proximity to Payson. I knew what I was getting into.
Elizabeth W
VerifiedMay 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: MOUN
Nice private spots. Road noise is a bit much sometimes.
Elizabeth W
VerifiedMay 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: MOUN
Nice private spots. Road noise is a bit much sometimes.
Jacqulyn W
VerifiedMay 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: BEAR
We actually didn’t end up staying at this campsite bc there is little shade and there were a lot of ants. But the camp host was amazing! She let us stay at site 17 and it was a much better spot! What really creeped us out tho in the middle of the night were JAVELINA!!!! There was one all around our tent, my grandma was sleeping on the edge of the tent and it brushed past her and creeped her out. They kept coming back into our camp. Other then that it was great!
Jacqulyn W
VerifiedMay 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: BEAR
We actually didn’t end up staying at this campsite bc there is little shade and there were a lot of ants. But the camp host was amazing! She let us stay at site 17 and it was a much better spot! What really creeped us out tho in the middle of the night were JAVELINA!!!! There was one all around our tent, my grandma was sleeping on the edge of the tent and it brushed past her and creeped her out. They kept coming back into our camp. Other then that it was great!
William B
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: MOUN
Excellent campground. It was clean, well maintained and beautiful.
Jennifer Z
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: ELK
This is a wonderful campground!
William B
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: MOUN
Excellent campground. It was clean, well maintained and beautiful.
Jennifer Z
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: ELK
This is a wonderful campground!
perry m
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: MOUN
Great time every time at Houston Mesa. Always a clean quiet campground with the best hosts.
Location & Directions for Houston Mesa
2100 Houston Mesa Rd, Payson, AZ 85541 United States
Elevation: 1,546 ft
Getting There
From Payson, Arizona, go north for 1 mi to the junction of Highway 87 (Beeline Highway) and Forest Road 199 (Houston Mesa Road). Turn right (east) onto Forest Road 199 for .10 mi. The campground is on the north side of Houston Mesa Road.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via Highway 87 (Beeline Highway), which is located approximately 1 mile south of the junction with Houston Mesa Road.
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: October 18, 2026
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