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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

Houston Mesa Horse

Payson, Arizona · 5,066 ft

Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source

At a glance

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

Price per night
$22–$170Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
Sites
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Hookups
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Elevation
5,066 ft1,544 m
Pets
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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 Horse: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedPatchy Fog then Sunny62°39°
  • ThuSunny67°49°
  • FriSunny, 5% chance of rain69°47°
  • SatSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 21% chance of rain63°45°
  • SunSlight Chance Rain Showers, 15% chance of rain67°47°

Nearby camping

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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.

Location and contact

34.26959, -111.31736
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Payson

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