$22
Houston Mesa
Total sites: 76
Available Today: 32 FF*
Available this Weekend: 8 + 18 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 32 FF*
Available this Weekend: 8 + 18 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
5,069 ft
80°F
54°F
54°F
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Tonto National Forest › Payson Ranger District › Arizona
› Gila County
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› Houston Mesa Campground
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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Campsite Reviews (378)
4.3 out of 5
| 5 star | 61% | |
| 4 star | 21% | |
| 3 star | 9% | |
| 2 star | 4% | |
| 1 star | 4% |
@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
@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.
Excellent
@HaroldOD98E2CF · Camped on Oct 7, 2025 at Campsite #E18
It has definitely gone down hill. Bathrooms weren't clean the whole time we were there. No more dump station there. No showers .
Good
@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #L15
This location Mountain Lion #72 had no space flat enough to place a tent. The space however does give you a lot of privacy. If you have a RV this is a primo site.
Excellent
@LynnW4982923 · Camped on Oct 1, 2025 at Campsite #L6
I chose a spot too close to the the busy road! I have scheduled another stay for the end of the month.
Good
@JeffM1730911 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #E9
This is a good campground, great location plenty to do
Excellent
@MichaelcMB602C · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #E14
Camp hosts were great and provided all the info I needed for our stay. Campground is beautiful and the spaces are far enough apart you feel secluded
Good
@BrianB7534319 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025 at Campsite #L12
Excellent location, the camp hosts were extremely friendly, helpful, kind and courteous.
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@SusanS9297654 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #L15
Great hosts, very helpful. Nice close quick get away from the valley heat. About 15 degrees cooler. Clean bathrooms.
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@MatthewL946768 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025
This was a well kept site, however I wouldnt pick this site again:Too close to the road, rude / loud neighbors, and swarmed by ants everywhere.
Good
@RobF5245304 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #E23
Super clean private spaces. Easily a favorite park for me.
Good
@michelle936890 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #E18
Nice clean campground would definitely come back here.
Excellent
@RoyCACBB6E8C8E · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #L6
This is a great little campground in Payson. We went in June, so it was a little warm during the day but Payson cools off at night. There is a little road noise from Houston Mesa Road. Otherwise, good sized camp sites, clean restrooms with running water, and friendly hosts.
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@SandyM1478520 · Camped on Jun 17, 2025 at Campsite #M7
We really enjoyed our stay at Houston Mesa! The sites are nicely wooded and everything is clean. Our ride out od camp was great....there are more trails than we realized. . It was difficult hauling water to the horses, but we improvised with our muck bucket on a cart and it worked well...so I recommend planning for that...it is wise to pick a campsite near the bathrooms so that you can access the water spigot more easily.
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