Riverview Campground

Overview

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.

Operator

BLM

Camping types

RV, Tent

Fee

From $5 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

No online reservations listed

Phone

(928)348-4400

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Riverview Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Grand Enchantment TrailHike · 1,037.6 mi long · Long-distance trail · 6.4 mi from camp

  The Grand Enchantment Trail is a wilderness recreation trail running 770 miles between Phoenix, Arizona and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Wikipedia

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• Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 12: Gila Valley NorthHike · 22.3 mi long · 6.2 mi from camp

  A trail from Safford, AZ to Safford-Morenci Trailhead.

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• Grand Enchantment Trail Alternative 12Hike · 4.0 mi long · 7.0 mi from camp

  A trail from Salt Trap Road to Safford-Morenci Trailhead.

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• Grand Enchantment Trail Segment 13: Old Safford-Morenci TrailHike · 15.3 mi long · 9.2 mi from camp

  A trail from Safford-Morenci Trailhead to Black River Road.

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• Safford-Morenci TrailHike · 7.0 mi long · 9.2 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by BLM.

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• Grand Enchantment Trail: Lower Eagle Creek Road SpurHike · 9.6 mi long · 11.5 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Gillard Hot SpringHot spring · 9.6 mi from campShow on map
• Square ButtePeak · 4,902 ft · 13.8 mi from campShow on map
• Smelter HillPeak · 3,773 ft · 13.8 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.