Riverview Campground

About this spot

Riverview Campground offers a fantastic camping experience in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area (https://www.blm.gov/national-conservation-lands/arizona/gilabox) 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 (/node/101538), 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 (/node/101600) • Dry Canyon Picnic Area (/node/101998) • Spring Canyon Picnic Area (/node/101748) • Lee Trail Picnic Area (/node/101536) • Serna Cabin Picnic Area & Historical Site (/node/101974) •