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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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- Potable Water
- Restrooms
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- 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
James J
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: ELK
Very clean bathrooms and campsights. The camp hosts were exceptional. Being close to Payson was a plus for me.
Karen N
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: ELK
Toilets could have been cleaner
Another camper stole one of my little pathway solar lights.
george i
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: MOUN
there are 3 loops and all have the same # 1- 26. If you miss sign you'll end up in wrong space like we did !!
Karen N
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: ELK
Toilets could have been cleaner
Another camper stole one of my little pathway solar lights.
george i
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: MOUN
there are 3 loops and all have the same # 1- 26. If you miss sign you'll end up in wrong space like we did !!
Joy B
VerifiedMay 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: MULE
I had a pleasant stay at Houston Mesa. I was horse camping and my horse was nervous off by herself. I checked with the camp host and he made sure I was registered and allowed me to move to an empty site by other horses. The sites were very clean, parking was easy. I took my own water, but there were fill spigots through out the park. The restroom were great also. Horse back riding is limited, but there is alot of beautiful riding in the area to trailer to.
Joy B
VerifiedMay 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: MULE
I had a pleasant stay at Houston Mesa. I was horse camping and my horse was nervous off by herself. I checked with the camp host and he made sure I was registered and allowed me to move to an empty site by other horses. The sites were very clean, parking was easy. I took my own water, but there were fill spigots through out the park. The restroom were great also. Horse back riding is limited, but there is alot of beautiful riding in the area to trailer to.
Brad F
VerifiedMay 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: MOUN
Very close to Payson and yet out in a nice forest area.
Brad F
VerifiedMay 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: MOUN
Very close to Payson and yet out in a nice forest area.
James C
May 9, 2022
Our camp host David was friendly and supporting of our large group. When there was a question about camp fees, Loretta was quick in her response and supportive of our needs. The facilities and bathrooms at this campground are immaculate - you can tell there's a real pride in the experience that guests receive at this campground.
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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