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.
Air Quality Alert issued June 30 at 9:12AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
AQAPSR The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for the Phoenix Metro Area today and Wednesday. This means that forecast weather conditions combined with existing ozone levels are expected to result in local maximum 8-hour ozone concentrations that pose a health risk. Adverse health effects increase as air quality deteriorates. Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. You are urged to car pool, telecommute or use mass transit. The use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or done late in the day. For details on this High Pollution Advisory, visit the ADEQ internet site at www.azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or call 602-771-2300.
Stage II Fire Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Order
Tonto National Forest implements Stage II Fire Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Order, beginning June 30, 2026 at 8 a.m.
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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