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
Rhicon T
VerifiedMarch 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: MOUN
Great host
Rhicon T
VerifiedMarch 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: MOUN
Great host
Denine D
VerifiedMarch 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: BEAR
Lovely campground. Bathrooms were clean, campground host friendly and helpful, sites were not too close and we loved all the trees surrounding each site which helped give a feel of seclusion. I would definitely stay here again.
Denine D
VerifiedMarch 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: BEAR
Lovely campground. Bathrooms were clean, campground host friendly and helpful, sites were not too close and we loved all the trees surrounding each site which helped give a feel of seclusion. I would definitely stay here again.
Michael S
VerifiedMarch 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: MOUN
The layout of the campground is excellent, we were in Mountain Lion loop and our site had plenty of room for our travel trailer and 2nd car, but even better was the picnic table and campfire area was behind our rig and completely surrounded by trees and brush so we had lots of privacy as we shared special moments with our grandkids. The kids loved the nature trail from our loop that wound thru the woods with nice signage and informative plaques teaching people about nature and how the environment provides something for animals and humans. A great 6 days, it even snowed 1" on our first night so the kids were thrilled. The only disappointing thing was the showers and dump station was closed due to freezing temperatures. Big shout out to the Host in Bear loop (Don) who was Great and had a fantastic attitude, very customer service oriented.
Michael S
VerifiedMarch 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: MOUN
The layout of the campground is excellent, we were in Mountain Lion loop and our site had plenty of room for our travel trailer and 2nd car, but even better was the picnic table and campfire area was behind our rig and completely surrounded by trees and brush so we had lots of privacy as we shared special moments with our grandkids. The kids loved the nature trail from our loop that wound thru the woods with nice signage and informative plaques teaching people about nature and how the environment provides something for animals and humans. A great 6 days, it even snowed 1" on our first night so the kids were thrilled. The only disappointing thing was the showers and dump station was closed due to freezing temperatures. Big shout out to the Host in Bear loop (Don) who was Great and had a fantastic attitude, very customer service oriented.
Peter W
VerifiedMarch 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: MOUN
staff working there makes different rules,
Paul B
VerifiedMarch 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: ELK
This was our 1st camping experience at the Houston Mesa in Payson,Az all of the loops and RV spaces are asphalt. We were able to switch our reserved spot to another pull-thru that was available. The camp stops were neat and groomed. The restrooms were clean, but no showers available [Covid BS]. The dump stations closed for winter but the Speeway gas station 2 miles away, on our way back home. There is a nice nature trail within the grounds.
Stacy R
VerifiedMarch 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: BEAR
Camping here was great but the weekends were a bit loud with the teenagers and families with dogs who did not respect the quiet times.
Peter W
VerifiedMarch 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: MOUN
staff working there makes different rules,
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
