Houston Mesa Campground
Payson, Arizona · 5,033 ft
Photos: USGS / USDA NAIP
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At a glance
2 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,033 ft (1,534 m)5,033 ft1,534 m
Amenities
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- Toilets
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About
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.
Houston Mesa offers shade, privacy and corrals for horses and mules. This recreation area is a favorite among equestrian campers who want to experience the great outdoors with their gentle companions. There are several hiking and horseback riding trails to enjoy nearby the campsite. Families may enjoy time together at designated campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and grills. The operating season is April - December.
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon5G · 4G LTE
- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Houston Mesa Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny63°42°
- ThuSunny66°48°
- FriSunny, 11% chance of rain68°48°
- SatChance Rain Showers, 34% chance of rain62°45°
- SunSunny, 9% chance of rain67°48°
Nearby camping
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Houston Mesa Horse
Public Land · 0.2 mi · Payson
Houston Mesa Group
Public Land · 0.3 mi · Payson
Houston Mesa
Public Land · 0.3 mi · Payson
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Payson share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 9.1 mi
Camp site
Pine, AZ · On U.S. Forest Service land · Tonto National Forest
- 10 mi
Camp site
Pine, AZ · On U.S. Forest Service land · Tonto National Forest
- 11 mi
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Pine, AZ · On U.S. Forest Service land · Tonto National Forest
- 11 mi
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Pine, AZ · On U.S. Forest Service land · Tonto National Forest
- 13 mi
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Rye, AZ · On U.S. Forest Service land · Tonto National Forest
- 14 mi
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Washington Park, AZ · On U.S. Forest Service land · Coconino National Forest
Location and contact
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