Houston Mesa Campground, AZ - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Houston Mesa Campground is located in the Payson Ranger District, Tonto National Forest (1 hr 34 min northeast of Scottsdale, AZ) with an elevation of 5,069 feet. There are a total of 76 campsites including 17 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 30 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 99 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $29.00. Some amenities include flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.

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4.3 out of 5

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3 star		11%
2 star		5%
1 star		4%

@DAVEB3216537 · Camped on Apr 15, 2026 at Campsite #L21

Maintenance at this campground has been poor. The host tries to do a good job, but it appears the forest service has different ideas. The showers were closed because of inoperative equipment and it will probably stay that way for a long time.

@CherylB3572926 · Camped on Apr 14, 2026 at Campsite #L20

I was disappointed that the showers had been shut down. The bathrooms need some TLC but the camp-host kept them clean.

@jeromeP8186889 · Camped on Apr 8, 2026 at Campsite #B5

Camp site was HUGE! Very clean and well maintained facility. First time here so did not realize it is right off the Bline highway so the sound of traffic was there all night long. The camp host was great and very helpful. We will be back for sure

@JoannaT9181211 · Camped on Apr 6, 2026 at Campsite #E20

Very clean. Privacy between campsites. Need a vehicle to get to all the close places to hike.

No Service

@NancyL5001540 · Camped on Apr 6, 2026 at Campsite #L9

Campground is very convenient to everything. Problem is the road noise wich I know can't be helped. However, we camp with a 5th wheel and depend on the advertised dump station being open. If it isn't please publish the information somewhere so we can make other arrangements.

@JoyceT8A1AB753 · Camped on Apr 3, 2026 at Campsite #E2

The showers were shut down the bathrooms only had 1 working sink the water pumps for fresh water weren't working. Over all I wouldn't stay here again it WASNT WORTH THE PRICE I N PAID

@WilliamP724185 · Camped on Mar 20, 2026 at Campsite #E14

Someone was occupying my reserved spot when I arrived. They were confused about where they belonged. I went to the host site to get the problem resolved but the host was not there. I think it important for the host to be onsite during prime arrival times. I arrived about 3:30 pm on a Friday afternoon. This is a time when the host should be there to resolve potential problems.

@CourtneyM88248 · Camped on Mar 20, 2026 at Campsite #E21

Great location! The spots were large and we felt like we had plenty of space between us and our neighbors. Clean bathrooms as well!

Good

@PatriciaH36547 · Camped on Mar 18, 2026 at Campsite #B20

Host was awesome, the campground was quiet when we were there and pretty pines...there was some traffic noise though because it is a bit close to the road. All in all, we had a fantastic time!

@NatashaS927953 · Camped on Mar 17, 2026 at Campsite #L9

Good campsite overall! Bathrooms were decent but sometimes out of toilet paper. Not a lot of shade at the campsites. The road noise was very loud, especially in the early morning.

@JamesB7853748 · Camped on Mar 16, 2026 at Campsite #B24

Nice, clean and well maintained campsite. Showers were closed, but there was water available

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@KellyW1008717 · Camped on Mar 13, 2026 at Campsite #B18

Close to most everything to do in the area. Stop by the airport cafe for a great breakfast.

@AmberV9937148 · Camped on Mar 12, 2026 at Campsite #L4

Campground itself is beautiful. Its right in town so you have access to everything you forgot.

@ValerieB703434 · Camped on Mar 11, 2026 at Campsite #E23

Houston Mesa is an OK campground. It does have potable water and flush toilets. These rest rooms however were not clean and sites not cleaned up. Some of the sites are nice and spacious, others not so much. It is a very busy campground. They have a confusing system of reservations and first come- first serve which limits availability for either one. The road noise is very loud and constant night and day. A very busy highway runs right by the campground. I would stay here again if there weren't other options and I was able to get one of the shadier and nicer sites.

@KirstenMEF3E47 · Camped on Mar 10, 2026 at Campsite #E6

Super easy to access our campsite. Nice educational nature trail with informative signs.

@ThomasB3452376 · Camped on Mar 7, 2026 at Campsite #L7

nice camp ground. easy to get to. clean site. Better than average restrooms. site 64 is way too close to a public road, about 90'. road noise was less than enjoyable. like camping on the side of a busy road. would not suggest any of the sites on the "Moun loop"

Good

@RichardH338463 · Camped on Mar 3, 2026 at Campsite #E9

It was nice, traffic noise was pretty bad

@WarrenK5314396 · Camped on Mar 1, 2026 at Campsite #L11

Nice campground. Many sites are very private. Rest rooms clean with flushing toliets and sinks.Road noise from busy adjacent highway was very annoying.

@MARWANK86F67FD · Camped on Feb 6, 2026 at Campsite #L3

Great campground , we come here once a month

@KaiteeF0679832 · Camped on Jan 16, 2026 at Campsite #B6

It felt secluded even though you could still hear traffic from the nearby roads. The city was close enough that you got the best of both worldsoutdoors and comfort of quick access to amenities if needed.

Good

@KerryQ20C9F2A5 · Camped on Oct 31, 2025 at Campsite #E14

Campsite and bathrooms were clean, no complaints!

Good

@maureenm112503 · Camped on Oct 30, 2025 at Campsite #L12

A dump station would have been nice.

Good

@EdwardM9946642 · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #L12

Unfortunately did not go. Was unable to determine if the campground was even open. The reminder emails were considered automated. No one answered the phone at the posted number for the ranger station. We were informed we may or may not receive an email for the campground to be closed.

No Service

@ZacLBBB07A57EE · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #L1

Great spot, closer to town than I realized

Good

@NatalieJ07CB99 · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #L10

My family & I had a great time. We loved campsite 067 on mountain lion loop (loop: Moun). We were far enough from neighbors that we felt secluded, which was nice. We had a lot of space at our campsite to roam around. We will definitely be back.

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