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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

Houston Mesa Group

Payson, Arizona · 5,085 ft

Photos: USGS / USDA NAIP

At a glance

2 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
$130–$170Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
Sites
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Hookups
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Elevation
5,085 ft1,550 m
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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 and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

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  • Verizon5G · 4G LTE
  • AT&T5G · 4G LTE
  • T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE

Cell service at Houston Mesa Group: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny62°42°
  • ThuSunny66°48°
  • FriSunny, 11% chance of rain68°47°
  • SatChance Rain Showers, 34% chance of rain61°45°
  • SunSunny, 9% chance of rain66°47°

Nearby camping

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Houston Mesa Horse

Houston Mesa Horse

Public Land · 0.1 mi · Payson

Houston Mesa

Houston Mesa

Public Land · 0.1 mi · Payson

Houston Mesa Campground

Houston Mesa Campground

Public Land · 0.3 mi · Payson

3 more within 25 mi

Walmart · Payson

Overnight Parking · 1.8 mi · Payson

Payson Campground & RV Resort

Payson Campground & RV Resort

Campground · 1.8 mi · Payson

Flowing Springs Dispersed

Flowing Springs Dispersed

Public Land · 3.1 mi · Flowing Springs

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.

Location and contact

34.26888, -111.31572
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Payson
Reservations
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