About Larry Forbis Group Site
[](https://www.flickr.com/photos/53108273@N03/albums/72177720312502707) 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. There are 3 units available to reserve (Units A, B, or C). Each unit contains the following: - 2 large ramadas - 4 picnic tables - 4…
- Fees: Fees: $75.00 per unit
- Managed by: USFS - Tonto National Forest
- Where: 10 mi east of Fountain Hills, AZ · 33.55096, -111.5727
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Nov–Apr (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt River | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 3.0 mi |
| Saguaro Lake Vista | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is faint and only shows overhead.
Class 5 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Apache Junction Municipal Complex (Urban Night Sky Place), 9 mi.
Dump station: 6.1 mi
Water fill-up: 9.3 mi
Propane: 9.5 mi