Houston Mesa Campground campground
Houston Mesa Campground
Reservations are accepted at Houston Mesa Campground, allowing campers to secure their spot in advance. It is recommended to make reservations, especially during peak seasons, as this campground tends to fill up quickly. The best time to visit this camping area is during the spring and fall months when the weather is mild and perfect for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
While exploring Houston Mesa Campground, campers will find themselves surrounded by stunning landscapes and natural beauty. The nearby East Verde River offers opportunities for fishing and water recreation. Hikers can explore the nearby trails, including the popular Houston Mesa Trail. It's important to be cautious of the wildlife in the area, such as bears and mountain lions, and to properly store food to avoid attracting them to your campsite. Overall, Houston Mesa Campground provides a wonderful camping experience with its amenities, reservations availability, and the chance to enjoy the natural wonders of Arizona's Tonto National Forest.
What's on-site at Houston Mesa Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Houston Mesa Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Mesa | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Houston Mesa Campground And Equestrian Sites | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Payson Campground & Rv Resort | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Flowing Springs Dispersed | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Flowing Springs | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Houston Mesa Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Verde R Div From East Clear Cr Nr Pine | 5 cfs | → |
| East Verde River Near Childs | 0 cfs | → |
| Tonto Creek Abv Gun Creek | 2 cfs | → |
| Wet Bottom Creek Near Childs | · | → |
| Verde R Blw Tangle Creek | 91 cfs | → |
| West Clear Creek Near Camp Verde | 15 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Houston Mesa Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Baker Butte Smt | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Baker Butte Smt | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Baker Butte | 3.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Promontory | 1.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Heber | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Happy Jack | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Hellsgate
- Wilderness Fossil Springs
- Wilderness West Clear Creek
- Coconino National Forest
- National Wild And Scenic River Verde, Arizona
- Sitgreaves National Forest
Fishing spots
- Horton Creek
- South Fork Deadman Creek
- Deadman Creek
- Woods Canyon Lake
- East Clear Creek
- Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery
Points of interest
- Fossil Creek
- Woods Canyon Vista Observation Site
- Rim Lakes Vista Observation Site
- Military Sinkhole Vista Observation Site
Paddle runs
- Approximately 9 Miles Below The Headwaters At The West Boundary Of East Verde Park Estates To West Boundary Of L.F. Ranch
- West Boundary Of L.F. Ranch To Verde Wild And Scenic River
- Hell's Gate Canyon
- Below Flow Structure In Sec 16, T12n,R11e To Confluence With Clear Creek
- Confluence With Cocomunga Creek To Confluence With Gun Creek
- Northern Boundary Of Hellsgate Wilderness To Southern Boundary Of Hellsgate Wilderness
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Houston Mesa Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Houston Mesa Campground
Can I make reservations at Houston Mesa Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Houston Mesa Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Houston Mesa Campground.