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$75/night
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3 campsites
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Price
$75/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
3 campsites
Season
Overnight camping is...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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5140 E Ingram St, Mesa, AZ 85205
Fall desert group trips where a ramada, fire ring, and river views matter more than seclusion. October through November hits the sweet spot: mild days, cool nights, bass fishing nearby, and bighorn sheep active along the corridor. At $75/night split across a group, the value is h
Privacy matters to your group. Sites sit in plain view of parking areas and passing cars, and there's no potable water on-site, so you're hauling everything in. Solo campers or couples can't book here at all; this is group-only, minimum-hassle infrastructure with maximum exposure
Reference information about Larry Forbis Group Site sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/53108273@N03/albums/72177720312502707" title="Larry Forbis Group Site"><img alt="Larry Forbis Group Site" height="375" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53316826839_e11b341868.jpg" width="500" /></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p><p>Tucked away amongst vibrant palo verde and iconic saguaro cactus on the banks of the Lower Salt River, the Larry Forbis Group Site offers a peaceful setting for groups and large gatherings throughout the year. October through March, this site is open to campers looking to take advantage of a unique opportunity to enjoy one of Arizona’s finest rivers under the stars. Campers can pitch a tent on the sandy shoreline and awaken to beautiful views of the surrounding Sonoran Desert. During summer months when the river is flowing and ambient temperatures are high, recreators can enjoy a day of kayaking, tubing, or fishing down the river before returning to their private ramada for a picnic.</p><p>There are 3 units available to reserve (Units A, B, or C). Each unit contains the following:</p><ul><li>2 large ramadas</li><li>4 picnic tables</li><li>4 pedestal grills</li><li>3 fire rings</li><li>10 designated parking stalls</li><li>Access to the tent camping loop trail (shared with adjacent units)</li><li>Access to two vault toilets (shared with adjacent units)</li></ul><p>The Larry Forbis Group Site is located on the south end of the Pebble Beach Recreation Area and requires a reservation for use. Reservations can be made for one, two, or all three units. Any group exceeding 75 people will require a separate Special Use Authorization. Please contact the Mesa Ranger Station ahead of time for further details. <strong>Overnight camping is only permitted within the site from October 1<sup>st</sup> – March 31<sup>st</sup>.</strong></p>
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Fall is the best time to visit. Overnight camping reopens October 1st, with daytime temperatures in the 70s to 90s°F in October, dropping to the 60s and 70s by November. Nights cool to the mid-40s and 50s. Summer heat closes the campground for overnight use and makes daytime visits intense. Winter brings mild days and cold nights. Occasional rain and lightning storms pass through the area.
Fall is noted as the best time; camping reopens Oct 1 with mild daytime temps and peak overnight season.
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The Larry Forbis Group Site is designed for group camping and provides a range of amenities suitable for large gatherings. The site includes essential facilities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, but lacks potable water and trash cans at individual sites. Visitors can access shared amenities like ramadas and grills. However, as noted in user reviews, the views from picnic areas are limited, and privacy could be improved.
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