Just
north of Payson, Houston Mesa Campground
has most of the facilities one would want when camping
close to a city. Houston Mesa has pretty much everything
but electricity. Showers are available and coin operated
for $1.00 per shower. There is an amphitheater and a 1/2
mile interpretetive trail that is self guided. For those
with RV's, there is a dump station on site.
Just across
the road is Houston Mesa Equestrian Campground with large group sites.
and a nine mile horse loop. There are 30 family sites and 2 group sites all w/ tables & grills, also available are corrals. Camp sites that can be reserved are in the Mule Deer Loop - sites 7 through 18, and 26 through 30.
Payson lies just to the south
and offers restaurants, nightlife, groceries and sporting
goods stores among other things.
Houston Mesa Interpretive Trail is a ½ mile self-guided trail.
Campsite Panoramas - See each campsite at Houston Mesa Campground.
Click a campsite number below
Black Bear Loop
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 , 20 , 21, 22, 23a, 23b, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
Elk Loop
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27
Mountain Lion Loop
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Directions
From
Payson, head north on State Highway 87 to Houston Mesa Road
(F.R. 199). Turn right and the campground is 1/10 of a mile
on your left.
