About Houston Mesa
Number of accommodations: 60
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (762)
What Guests Are Saying
Houston Mesa Campground is praised for its clean facilities, spacious sites, and friendly camp hosts, offering a peaceful camping experience with abundant vegetation for privacy. While the location is convenient with easy access to amenities, some guests noted significant road noise from the nearby highway and occasional maintenance issues like closed showers. Overall, many campers enjoyed their stay and appreciated the campground's natural beauty and cleanliness.
What Guests Are Saying
Houston Mesa Campground is praised for its clean facilities, spacious sites, and friendly camp hosts, offering a peaceful camping experience with abundant vegetation for privacy. While the location is convenient with easy access to amenities, some guests noted significant road noise from the nearby highway and occasional maintenance issues like closed showers. Overall, many campers enjoyed their stay and appreciated the campground's natural beauty and cleanliness.
Review Summary
Greg T
VerifiedNovember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: MOUN
Great experience for me and my wife. First time at Houston Mesa and enjoyed the 4 days we spent there. We usually have gone north of strawberry for some boon camping. We have plans to return to Houston Mesa in the near future.
Greg T
VerifiedNovember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: MOUN
Great experience for me and my wife. First time at Houston Mesa and enjoyed the 4 days we spent there. We usually have gone north of strawberry for some boon camping. We have plans to return to Houston Mesa in the near future.
Jerry H
VerifiedNovember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: MOUN
Great location near/ in town. Good separation between sites.
RV dump and Showers were closed due to a pump failure and they said they were having issues getting a pump. Was down the whole week we were there and no one notified us before our arrival that it was closed
Jerry H
VerifiedNovember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: MOUN
Great location near/ in town. Good separation between sites.
RV dump and Showers were closed due to a pump failure and they said they were having issues getting a pump. Was down the whole week we were there and no one notified us before our arrival that it was closed
Dena A
VerifiedNovember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: MOUN
Reservation fee is a little steep, would be nice for it to be lower so it’s more affordable for campers. Gas prices are so high now as well as food etc. A Javelina pack walked through our individual campsite around 1:30 am our first night there! It was a bit scary as we weren’t sure if it was a bear or javelinas, other than the nonstop, constant throughout the day and night LOUD traffic driving on the Houston Mesa Road (a main thoroughfare) it was a fun time!
Dena A
VerifiedNovember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: MOUN
Reservation fee is a little steep, would be nice for it to be lower so it’s more affordable for campers. Gas prices are so high now as well as food etc. A Javelina pack walked through our individual campsite around 1:30 am our first night there! It was a bit scary as we weren’t sure if it was a bear or javelinas, other than the nonstop, constant throughout the day and night LOUD traffic driving on the Houston Mesa Road (a main thoroughfare) it was a fun time!
tina S
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: ELK
We love camping at Houston Mesa. There is plenty of space to spread out and for the kids to run around. The elk loop has the best rangers, they are always so friendly and helpful. We try and stay at least twice a year.
tina S
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: ELK
We love camping at Houston Mesa. There is plenty of space to spread out and for the kids to run around. The elk loop has the best rangers, they are always so friendly and helpful. We try and stay at least twice a year.
Richard H
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: BEAR
VERY clean! Road noise is heard 24/7 throughout the campground (knew this going in). Loud partying noise was heard at 2:45am (did not know this going in).
Richard H
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: BEAR
VERY clean! Road noise is heard 24/7 throughout the campground (knew this going in). Loud partying noise was heard at 2:45am (did not know this going in).
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.27 / -111.314
Elevation: 1546 feet
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: June 4, 2026
