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Riverview Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — Safford · Arizona · Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Area | Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area |
| Location | Safford · Arizona · Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area · 32.88752, -109.47995 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| 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 limited to 14 consecutive days in a 28-day period. |
| Phone | (928)348-4400 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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:
Owl Creek Campground Dry Canyon Picnic Area Spring Canyon Picnic Area Lee Trail Picnic Area Serna Cabin Picnic Area & Historical Site Bonita Creek Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area Safford-Morenci Trail Flying W Group Day Use Area Canyon Overlook Picnic Area Gila River Boat Put-In Old Safford Bridge Picnic Area
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Riverview Campground
Safford · Arizona · Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Safford · Arizona · 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% discoun… |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/202060 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.