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About Houston Mesa
Number of accommodations: 60
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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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Equestrian-Friendly
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- Potable Water
- Restrooms
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- 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
Melissa N
October 30, 2022
Such a beautiful campground, camp hosts were amazing
Melissa N
October 30, 2022
Such a beautiful campground, camp hosts were amazing
Cindy F
VerifiedNovember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: MOUN
I was there 2x last week one time in mountain lion with a reservation the next time was an unexpected visit I thought is was so nice I would go back I needed to get my rig out of snow came down from Strawberry the WiFi wasn’t working couldn’t make reservation the sign at entrance said reservation only I thought I could speak to host since I couldn’t make online reservation but she was off duty it continued to snow I was by myself I was already scared then I heard a big pounding on my rig by a male worker I could tell he was mad Like I deliberately did something wrong He told me I had to go to another loop There was no post for camping without reservation I am writing this because I think he was out of line to have acted this way I had tried calling reserve America and tried calling a number on your website I could get that but no other WiFi thanks for letting me cent
Cindy F
VerifiedNovember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: MOUN
I was there 2x last week one time in mountain lion with a reservation the next time was an unexpected visit I thought is was so nice I would go back I needed to get my rig out of snow came down from Strawberry the WiFi wasn’t working couldn’t make reservation the sign at entrance said reservation only I thought I could speak to host since I couldn’t make online reservation but she was off duty it continued to snow I was by myself I was already scared then I heard a big pounding on my rig by a male worker I could tell he was mad Like I deliberately did something wrong He told me I had to go to another loop There was no post for camping without reservation I am writing this because I think he was out of line to have acted this way I had tried calling reserve America and tried calling a number on your website I could get that but no other WiFi thanks for letting me cent
Dominique A
VerifiedNovember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: BEAR
Was a beautiful site. Very close to town which was great because we ran out of some stuff. Only thing I didn’t like was the bathrooms had no soap or dryer/towels . But other than that it was beautiful, easy to find, well kept, and quiet
Dominique A
VerifiedNovember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop: BEAR
Was a beautiful site. Very close to town which was great because we ran out of some stuff. Only thing I didn’t like was the bathrooms had no soap or dryer/towels . But other than that it was beautiful, easy to find, well kept, and quiet
Suzanne R
VerifiedNovember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: ELK
This is a very physically nice campground with spacious sites and beautiful vegetation. It is conveniently located to nice hiking trails. However, I would not stay there again if given a choice. The traffic noise from nearby highways is extreme. We stayed there in early November and it was not disclosed when I made the reservation that the shower facilities would be shut down at that time. Considering that it is dry camping at that season I do not think it is a good value versus other national forest campsites in the area.
Suzanne R
VerifiedNovember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: ELK
This is a very physically nice campground with spacious sites and beautiful vegetation. It is conveniently located to nice hiking trails. However, I would not stay there again if given a choice. The traffic noise from nearby highways is extreme. We stayed there in early November and it was not disclosed when I made the reservation that the shower facilities would be shut down at that time. Considering that it is dry camping at that season I do not think it is a good value versus other national forest campsites in the area.
Armando R
VerifiedNovember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: ELK
The restrooms and showers were closed. This was one of the reasons I camp here. I've been here several times. I was disappointed.
Armando R
VerifiedNovember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: ELK
The restrooms and showers were closed. This was one of the reasons I camp here. I've been here several times. I was disappointed.
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
