Riverview Campground

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Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area

Campground · Bureau of Land Management · Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area Fees: The fee for overnight use, with two vehicles per night, is currently $5. Per additional vehicle is $2. The Senior and Access “America the Beautiful” passes provide a 50% discount on expanded amenity campsite fees. A large color brochure with a map of the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area is available for free from the Safford Field Office . Stay limit: In the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area, camping at developed sites — and primitive camping elsewhere — is… Riverview Campground offers a fantastic camping experience in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area and is a short drive from Safford, Arizona. It is situated on a northern bench overlooking the Gila River and is surrounded by various day use sites along the river. There are 13 first come, first served campsites at Riverview Campground. Each site has picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and shade structures. The campsites were recently enlarged to improve access for trailers and RVs. Ten campsites are pull-in sites, and three are pull-through sites. There is potable drinking water and a toilet available at the campground. Flying W Group Day Use Area , a reservable group picnic area, is located next to the Riverview Campground. The area contains significant riparian areas with a many birds and other wildlife as well as unique vegetation. Many visitors use this site as a base… Getting there: From Safford, travel five miles east on AZ 70 to Soloman, then turn left onto Sanchez Road. Follow Sanchez Road to the end of the pavement and follow the signs to the campground. The last mile to the campground is a gravel road. It is rocky in sections and the hill leading down into the campground is the roughest spot but doesn't require a four-wheel-drive vehicle or even high clearance. The turn off from Sanchez Road is Bonita Creek Road. Bonita Creek Road is narrow, winding, and has… Phone: (928)348-4400 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/202060 Source: Recreation.gov, Bureau of Land Management. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.