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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
Most popular amenities
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
Elizabeth B
VerifiedDecember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: MOUN
Really enjoy a few days at this quiet location. You can hear a bit of the road like others mentioned, but it's quite minimal.
Elizabeth B
VerifiedDecember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: MOUN
Really enjoy a few days at this quiet location. You can hear a bit of the road like others mentioned, but it's quite minimal.
Diane H
VerifiedDecember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: ELK
Love camping here
Diane H
VerifiedDecember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: ELK
Love camping here
Jeff D
VerifiedDecember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: MOUN
I nice camp grounds planning of room between camp sites. Very clean facility.
Jeff D
VerifiedDecember 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: MOUN
I nice camp grounds planning of room between camp sites. Very clean facility.
Marcia V
VerifiedDecember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: MOUN
Campground was clean and neat. Site was very good. However, we did not use the sanitary dump because of the $10 charge. We have been dumping for free when camping in rv parks or federal or state facilities. We went to a free dump at a gas station in town.
Marcia V
VerifiedDecember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: MOUN
Campground was clean and neat. Site was very good. However, we did not use the sanitary dump because of the $10 charge. We have been dumping for free when camping in rv parks or federal or state facilities. We went to a free dump at a gas station in town.
Denise M
VerifiedDecember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: MOUN
Was able to fill up trailer with water there when we checked in. Camp space size was huge compared to so many others. Had cell reception. Never felt like we were that close to town. Right on the main path to all of the beautiful sites. Felt safe. Camp host was friendly. Overall A+ rating! Definitely recommend it.
Michael D
VerifiedDecember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: BEAR
Absolutely beautiful campground & campsite
Beth was so helpful with assisting me with a mistake I made when I made my reservation
Incredibly professional while being very friendly while making everything perfect each day ( cleaning campsites, very clean restrooms, checking people campers in . . . ) lady was constantly on the move ! Love this place & was a pleasure to have met Beth !
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
