Owl Creek Campground

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Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area

Campground · Bureau of Land Management · 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% 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… 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… Getting there: Owl Creek Campground is located 7 miles south of Clifton, Arizona, within the  Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area . The campground is located at the east end of the  Black Hills Back Country Byway , about 4 miles from the turn off from HWY 191. The campground is located at the edge of a plateau overlooking the historic Old Safford Bridge and the Gila River. Please note that the byway is a winding, unpaved gravel road maintained by nearby counties and can be navigated with a two-wheel… Phone: (928) 348-4400 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/202267 Source: Recreation.gov, Bureau of Land Management. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.