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30 sites
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About Houston Mesa
Number of accommodations: 60
Activities & Attractions
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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.
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
Roy T
VerifiedJune 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: MOUN
We were so glad to be able to reserve and pay for our site online. We are in a high risk group for the covid virus. We felt very safe
planning our camping trip. We just pulled up and parked, did not have to interact with anyone else. The camp hosts were wearing masks. They were so sweet to wait until we went for a walk to stop by and leave our vehicle tags and park information sheets.
It was a great change of scenery!
Roy T
VerifiedJune 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: MOUN
We were so glad to be able to reserve and pay for our site online. We are in a high risk group for the covid virus. We felt very safe
planning our camping trip. We just pulled up and parked, did not have to interact with anyone else. The camp hosts were wearing masks. They were so sweet to wait until we went for a walk to stop by and leave our vehicle tags and park information sheets.
It was a great change of scenery!
MARWAN K
VerifiedJune 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: MOUN
the only bad thing was the restrooms wear very dirty , its ok for us guys but the girls couldn't use it at all , they couldn't even get inside because of the bad smell!!!
MARWAN K
VerifiedJune 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: MOUN
the only bad thing was the restrooms wear very dirty , its ok for us guys but the girls couldn't use it at all , they couldn't even get inside because of the bad smell!!!
Ron L
VerifiedJuly 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: BEAR
Way too loud way too late. People up to at least 1:30-2am with loud music and loud talking. Camp sites close together. Other than that great site very clean camp host try to get people to quit down but they did not listen. Clean bathroom and site good cell service with AT&T
Ron L
VerifiedJuly 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: BEAR
Way too loud way too late. People up to at least 1:30-2am with loud music and loud talking. Camp sites close together. Other than that great site very clean camp host try to get people to quit down but they did not listen. Clean bathroom and site good cell service with AT&T
Valeska Z
VerifiedJuly 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: ELK
Be careful to camp close to the road. We didn't sleep at all because of the car traffic and the plane noises in the morning.
Well maintained, but the noises ruins everything.
Valeska Z
VerifiedJuly 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: ELK
Be careful to camp close to the road. We didn't sleep at all because of the car traffic and the plane noises in the morning.
Well maintained, but the noises ruins everything.
Chrystal W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: MOUN
I really enjoyed this campground (Mountain Lion Loop #21). Host is so kind and always available to help. Campsites are spaced out nicely and big enough for all your camping stuff. Will return when it cools down.
Chrystal W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: MOUN
I really enjoyed this campground (Mountain Lion Loop #21). Host is so kind and always available to help. Campsites are spaced out nicely and big enough for all your camping stuff. Will return when it cools down.
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
