Owl Creek Campground

Located in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area in Arizona, Owl Creek Campground has seven campsites, picnic tables, grills, ramadas, trash receptacles, and restroom facilities available to make your stay more enjoyable. There is no potable water available at the campground.

Three of the campsites are pull-through sites, and four are pull-in sites, making the campground suitable for trailers and RVS.

The campground is a stop on the Black Hills Back Country Byway, and it is also just a quarter mile from the Gila River Boat Put-In. A trail starts near the kiosk to provide a path down to the Old Safford Bridge Picnic Area or the Gila River Boat Put-In.

Owl Creek Campground provides visitors with a beautiful view of the riparian area and Guthrie Peak, one of the highest points in Greenlee County.

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

Riverview 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.