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2026 Season availability
Open year round
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
Joyce T
VerifiedApril 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: ELK
The showers were shut down the bathrooms only had 1 working sink the water pumps for fresh water weren't working. Over all I wouldn't stay here again it WASNT WORTH THE PRICE I N PAID
Joyce T
VerifiedApril 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: ELK
The showers were shut down the bathrooms only had 1 working sink the water pumps for fresh water weren't working. Over all I wouldn't stay here again it WASNT WORTH THE PRICE I N PAID
Courtney M
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: ELK
Great location! The spots were large and we felt like we had plenty of space between us and our neighbors. Clean bathrooms as well!
Courtney M
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: ELK
Great location! The spots were large and we felt like we had plenty of space between us and our neighbors. Clean bathrooms as well!
Patricia H
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: BEAR
Host was awesome, the campground was quiet when we were there and pretty pines...there was some traffic noise though because it is a bit close to the road. All in all, we had a fantastic time!
William P
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: ELK
Someone was occupying my reserved spot when I arrived. They were confused about where they belonged. I went to the host site to get the problem resolved but the host was not there. I think it important for the host to be onsite during prime arrival times. I arrived about 3:30 pm on a Friday afternoon. This is a time when the host should be there to resolve potential problems.
Patricia H
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: BEAR
Host was awesome, the campground was quiet when we were there and pretty pines...there was some traffic noise though because it is a bit close to the road. All in all, we had a fantastic time!
William P
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: ELK
Someone was occupying my reserved spot when I arrived. They were confused about where they belonged. I went to the host site to get the problem resolved but the host was not there. I think it important for the host to be onsite during prime arrival times. I arrived about 3:30 pm on a Friday afternoon. This is a time when the host should be there to resolve potential problems.
Natasha S
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: MOUN
Good campsite overall! Bathrooms were decent but sometimes out of toilet paper. Not a lot of shade at the campsites. The road noise was very loud, especially in the early morning.
Natasha S
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: MOUN
Good campsite overall! Bathrooms were decent but sometimes out of toilet paper. Not a lot of shade at the campsites. The road noise was very loud, especially in the early morning.
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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