Larry Forbis Overnight Group Site
Closed for the season. The campground operates only from October 1 through March 31 for overnight camping. Reservations can be made starting 6 months in advance through Recreation.gov, with a minimum 7-day advance booking requirement.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 8:16PM MST until August 9 at 8:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
At 816 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of Kaka, or 35 miles southwest of Casa Grande, moving northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Freeman, Kaka, and Big Horn. This includes AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 136 and 158.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 9 at 8:13PM MST until August 9 at 8:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
SVRPSR The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... * Until 845 PM MST. * At 813 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over North Mountain Park, or over Phoenix, moving west at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Paradise Valley, Piestewa Peak Park, Deer Valley Airport, North Mountain Park, Downtown Peoria, Arrowhead Mall, Downtown Glendale, Metro Center, Camelback Mountain, Desert Ridge Marketplace, and Arizona State Fairgrounds. This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 137 and 138. AZ Interstate 17 between mile markers 202 and 218. AZ Route 51 between mile markers 2 and 15.
Dust Storm Warning issued August 9 at 7:59PM MST until August 9 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a * Dust Storm Warning for... Maricopa County in south central Arizona... Pinal County in southeastern Arizona... * Until 900 PM MST. * At 759 PM MST, a wall of dust was along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Big Horn to 7 miles east of Freeman to 12 miles northwest of Chui-Chu, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Less than a quarter mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 50 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Dangerous life-threatening travel. * This includes the following highways... AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 106 and 172. AZ Route 238 between mile markers 1 and 44. AZ Route 85 between mile markers 1 and 134. Locations impacted include... Gila Bend, Maricopa, Estrella, Big Horn, Bosque, Cotton Center, Freeman, Gila Bend Auxiliary Field, Estrella Sailport, Sonoran National Monument, Kaka, Mobile, Stanfield, and Ak-Chin Village.
About
Nestled on the banks of the Lower Salt River, Larry Forbis Overnight Group Site provides an excellent option for large gatherings in the Sonoran Desert. The campground features three independent units (A, B, and C), each equipped with two large ramadas, four picnic tables, four pedestal grills, three fire rings, and 10 designated parking spaces. Shared vault toilets serve all three units. The site operates seasonally from October 1 through March 31, when cooler temperatures make desert camping comfortable. During the winter months, the river typically runs lower, but fishing opportunities exist in pools along the riverbank. Groups exceeding 75 people require a separate Special Use Authorization from the Mesa Ranger Station. Campers should note that no potable water is available on site and trash must be packed out or disposed of at dumpsters located at nearby Pebble Beach Recreation Site. Reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance through Recreation.gov and can be booked up to 6 months ahead.
Directions
From the city of Mesa, Arizona, take Power Rd. or Usery Pass Rd. to Bush Highway and head east to Pebble Beach Recreation Site.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| 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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (480) 610-3300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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