$20 - $22 / night

Established Camping

Houston Mesa Campground

37 Reviews

About

National Forest

Tonto National Forest

Overview

Houston Mesa Campground is located in the forested northern section of Tonto National Forest, just one mile north of Payson, Arizona and less than two hours from Phoenix. With family, equestrian and tent-only campsites, this campground can accommodate a range of visitors and offers…

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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37 Reviews

Brad | Britany B.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Feb. 29, 2024

Close to town, SxS trails, and swimming holes.

We've camped at Houston Mesa Campground several times and consistently have a fantastic experience. Here's why we give it 5 stars: 

Amazing Staff: The camp hosts are incredibly friendly and helpful, adding to the welcoming atmosphere. 

Spacious Sites: We love the ample space at each…

Site009 Mountain Lion Loop
Month of VisitSeptember
csey R.
Reviewed Jul. 6, 2022

Houston Mesa Campgrounds AZ

  • Great location
  • close to Phoenix
  • close to Payson
  • close Tonto Natural Bridge
  • close to undian ruins, creeks, hiking, and fishing
  • we came the day after July fourth Independence Day! Many of the holiday campers did

not clean. Leave no trace! The Campgrounds stewards slow to cleaning…

SiteBear Loop 8
Month of VisitAugust
csey R.
Reviewed Jul. 6, 2022

Dyrt

  • Great information
  • app easy to use
  • Great updates
SiteHouston Mesa
Month of VisitAugust

Location

Houston Mesa Campground is located in Arizona

Detail location of campground

Directions

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.

Address

2100 Houston Mesa Rd
Payson, AZ 85541

Coordinates

34.27 N
111.3141667 W

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