About Riverview Campground
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, 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…
- 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…
- Managed by: Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area, BLM
- Where: 8 mi northeast of San Jose, AZ · 32.88752, -109.47995
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Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec.
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Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 13.3 mi
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