US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Payson, Gila County, Arizona.
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (Tonto National Forest) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 86 |
| Site types | 30 standard, no electric, 29 equestrian no electric, 26 tent only no electric, 1 group standard, electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 89 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 99 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (928) 468-7135 |
| Address | 2100 Houston Mesa Rd, Payson, AZ, 85541 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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Houston Mesa Campground is located in the forested northern section of Tonto National Forest, just north of Payson, Arizona and less than two hours from Phoenix. With family, equestrian and tent-only campsites, this campground can accommodate a range of visitors and offers plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors, including miles of non-motorized trails nearby. Easy access to the Town of Payson amenities makes this campground ideal! As one of the largest forest in the United States, the Tonto National Forest is one of the most-visited "urban" forests in the United States (approximately 5.8 million visitors annually).
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Houston Mesa Horse is in Payson, Gila County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.