Larry Forbis Day Use Group Site
This is a day-use only facility with no overnight camping. The site typically operates April through September. Currently showing as closed; reservations are not available for the next 7 days.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device in effective working order.
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits: Using any type of vehicle that does not comply with an applicable state law.Using a road for commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization.Operating a vehicle in violation of speed, load,…
Mesquite Campground Post Fire Recovery Closure for Public Health & Safety
Mesquite Campground closed due to post fire recovery.
Roosevelt Lake, Cottonwood Cove Area Closure for Public Health and Safety
Cottonwood Cove in Roosevelt Lake closed. Picnic site still open.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Order
Stage 1 Fires Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Order effective May 15, 2026 at 8 a.m.
Vehicle Restrictions in Fossil Creek Wild & Scenic River Permit Area
Motor vehicles are prohibited in the Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River area.
Upper & Lower Tonto Creek Campgrounds and Horton Creek Trailhead Parking Area Temp. Closure Order
Due to the construction of a new Tonto Creek bridge Upper and Lower Creek Campgrounds are closed until construction is completed. Additionally, Horton Creek Trailhead parking area is closed until construction is completed. An alternate route to Horton Creek Trail will be available from Derrick…
Pinto Valley Mine Blasting Area Closure - Extension for Public Health & Safety
Due to blasting in the Pinto Valley Mine area on the Globe Ranger District areas near the mine are closed for public safety.
Box Bar Seasonal Eagle Closure
December 1, 2024, at 12 p.m. and will remain in effect seasonally each year from December 1 through June 30, until June 30, 2026, at 12 p.m.
Fossil Creek Non-Permit Seasonal Camping, Fire and Glass Prohibition (October 2- March 31)
Details below.
Fossil Creek Prohibitions and FR 708 Closure During Permit Season (April 1–October 1)
Please refer to the Coconino National Forest website for information regarding the closure of Forest Road (FR) 708, parking restrictions, and prohibitions on glass containers, camping, and campfires at the Fossil Creek Wild & Scenic River during permit season from April 1-October 1. The four-mile…
About
Larry Forbis Day Use Group Site is a reservable group day-use area in Tonto National Forest, located just outside the Phoenix metropolitan area on the Lower Salt River. The site sits among iconic saguaro and prickly pear cacti with dramatic views of the nearby Bulldog Cliffs. It is designed exclusively for daytime group use; overnight camping is not permitted at this facility. The site consists of three reservable units (A, B, and C), each equipped with 2 large ramadas, 4 picnic tables, 4 pedestal grills, 3 fire rings, and 10 designated parking stalls. Two vault toilets serve the site. Groups of up to 75 people and 10 vehicles can be accommodated. No potable water is available; visitors must bring their own drinking water. Access is through Pebble Beach Recreation Site via Bush Highway from Mesa. The adjacent Lower Salt River offers fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The riparian corridor supports cottonwoods and habitat for great blue heron, bass, and various desert wildlife. Note: there is a separate Larry Forbis Overnight Group Site at this location that operates October through March for overnight camping.
Directions
From Mesa via Power Road: Take Power Road north until it becomes Bush Highway, continue approximately 9 miles. After crossing the bridge, enter Pebble Beach Recreation Site on the right. Follow the entry road south to a double-sided gate and use the combination provided in your reservation. From Highway 87 (Beeline Highway): Take the Bush Highway exit heading south, follow for approximately 7.5 miles, turn into Pebble Beach Recreation Site on the left just before the bridge.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (480) 610-3300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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