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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
Joel K
VerifiedMay 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: ELK
The scenery was beautiful. Disappointed to find out campfires not allowed upon arrival. I got a text for bear safety but nothing about fire restrictions? The lack of showers and a particularly noisy group at the neighboring site our second night there (local police showed up) was also disappointing.
Joel K
VerifiedMay 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: ELK
The scenery was beautiful. Disappointed to find out campfires not allowed upon arrival. I got a text for bear safety but nothing about fire restrictions? The lack of showers and a particularly noisy group at the neighboring site our second night there (local police showed up) was also disappointing.
Brad B
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: MULE
Lots of room for kids and dogs to play. Lots of trees and shade. Everything is close by if you forget something but you can sometimes hear cars driving by.
Brad B
VerifiedMay 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: MULE
Lots of room for kids and dogs to play. Lots of trees and shade. Everything is close by if you forget something but you can sometimes hear cars driving by.
Nancy G
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: BEAR
Exelente lugar tranquilo y sobre todo baños muy limpios
Nancy G
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: BEAR
Exelente lugar tranquilo y sobre todo baños muy limpios
Harold O
VerifiedMay 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: ELK
It was a handicap spot but not close to bathroom or water, or garbage. Sunny during noon hours. We were disappointed showers are no longer available.
Harold O
VerifiedMay 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: ELK
It was a handicap spot but not close to bathroom or water, or garbage. Sunny during noon hours. We were disappointed showers are no longer available.
Paula P
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: BEAR
This campground is poorly maintained. Showers are not available any more. One of the 2 toilets was out of service. and the one working toilet ran out of TP three times while we were there for 2 nights. And the water pressure in the sink was non existent.
Every morning we were awakened by small planes overhead. The noise continued all day. And the road noise was 24/7.
It was nice to return home to the peace and quiet.
p.s. our site #47 was a nice spot, I must say.
Paula P
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: BEAR
This campground is poorly maintained. Showers are not available any more. One of the 2 toilets was out of service. and the one working toilet ran out of TP three times while we were there for 2 nights. And the water pressure in the sink was non existent.
Every morning we were awakened by small planes overhead. The noise continued all day. And the road noise was 24/7.
It was nice to return home to the peace and quiet.
p.s. our site #47 was a nice spot, I must say.
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
