AZ-Gila+Box--Riverview+Campground

Also see Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area
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Graham County
=Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area= =Riverview Campground= Safford, Arizona 85546 Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area website Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area map

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Gila Box RNCA--Riverview Campground
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About Riverview Campground
The Riverview Campground, as its name implies, is located along the Gila River, where you can fish, float and play in the water. Riverview offers 13 camping units with tables, grills, and shade ramadas. Potable water and restrooms are located within the campground.

The Riverview Campground is located 20 miles northeast of Safford, within the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area (RNCA). From Safford, travel approximately five miles east on US-70 to the town of Solomon and turn left onto Sanchez Road. Travel north for eight miles, crossing the bridge at the Gila River, to a small Gila Box RNCA sign. Turn left onto that dirt road. Travel another 3.8 miles and take the right fork in the road. Travel 0.6 mile to another fork and turn right. Follow the signs at the next fork, turning right into the campground. Camping, picnicking, birding and wildlife viewing, access for fishing and floating, driving on primitive roads, and equestrian use on backcountry roads and trails. The Cottonwood Trail links the campground with the General Kearny Monument, Bonita Creek Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area, and Serna Cabin Picnic Area. Those wishing to float three miles of the Gila Box can exit the river at the Dry Canyon Take Out; ensure that you have proper safety gear and never float alone.

About Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area
The 23,000-acre Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area is truly an oasis in the desert. It has four perennial waterways - the Gila and San Francisco rivers and Bonita and Eagle creeks, which are the lifeline for this remarkable place. The Gila River canyon section, known as the Gila Box, is composed of patchy mesquite woodlands, mature cottonwoods, sandy beaches, and grand buff-colored cliffs. Bonita Creek, popular for birdwatching, hiking, and picnicking, is lined with large cottonwoods, sycamores, and willows. The perennial creek and riparian vegetation make this a cool year-round desert oasis. Cliff dwellings, historic homesteads, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and over 200 species of birds make this year-round watery desert refuge worth the short drive from Safford. The Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area is located 20 miles northeast of Safford in Graham and Greenlee counties. From Safford to reach the west side, travel five miles east on US-70 to Solomon, Arizona. At Solomon, turn left on the Sanchez Road and follow the road to the end of the pavement. From there, follow the signs to Bonita Creek and the lower end of the Gila Box. To reach the east side from Safford, take US-70 east 10 miles to its junction with US-191. Turn left and follow US-191 about 29 miles to milepost 160, which is four miles south of Clifton, Arizona. Turn left onto the signed Black Hills Back Country Byway, and follow the road four miles to the conservation area. From Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area website

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