Riverview Campground

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Safford, AZ · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded

Season Open Year Round

Campfires Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Campground Stats

Total Sites

Location

32.88752, -109.47995 · Safford Field Office , Safford , AZ 85546

Description

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 camp during hunting season or while floating the Gila River.

Visit recreation sites within or nearby the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area:

Directions

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 sections of steep grade. Some visitors are surprised by the number of curves and blind corners along Bonita Creek Road.

Within the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area, visitors can usually get to major access points by passenger car, but other roads may be rough at times because of infrequent maintenance. You will need a four-wheel-drive vehicle on many roads. Check with the Safford Field Office for up-to-date road conditions.

Activities

Accessible Facility or Activity BIRD WATCHING BIRDING BOATING CAMPING Camping Area FISHING HIKING HUNTING PHOTOGRAPHY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WATER ACCESS WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Fee	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 limited to 14 consecutive days in a 28-day period.
Phone	(928)348-4400
Email	[email protected]

Nearby Campgrounds

Flying W Group Day Use Area 0.0 mi · BLM

Serna Cabin Picnic Area and Historical Site 0.5 mi · BLM

Dry Canyon Boat Take-Out and Picnic Area 0.8 mi · BLM

Spring Canyon Picnic Area 0.8 mi · BLM

Bonita Creek Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area 1.8 mi · BLM

Lee Trailhead/Picnic Area 1.8 mi · BLM

Black Hills Rockhound Area 5.0 mi · BLM

Gila River Boat Put-In 11.2 mi · BLM