Riverview Campground

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

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.