BLM unit
Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area
Camping is allowed at Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area, in designated sites only. Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area is a BLM unit in Greenlee County, Arizona.
Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area map
Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Camping is allowed at Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area, in designated sites only. Stays are limited to 14 days in any 28-day period.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area.
- Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area is managed by the BLM's Safford Field Office.
- Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area's listed activities include Hiking, Camping, River Recreation, Wildlife Viewing, Birding, Photography.
Scenic drives
- Black Hills Back Country Byway 21 mi, high clearance
Camping at Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area
Designated sites only Stays are limited to 14 days in any 28-day period.
Named camping areas: Riverview Campground, Owl Creek Campground.
Getting there
- 20 miles from Safford , 20 miles from Safford
- Main access road: high clearance
- High-clearance vehicle recommended
- Four-wheel drive may be required
Trails
- Safford-Morenci Trail Historic backcountry route; BLM describes moderate to difficult.
- https://www.blm.gov/visit/gila-box-riparian-national-conservation-area (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://www.blm.gov/visit/black-hills-back-country-byway (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://www.blm.gov/visit/safford-morenci-trail (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://www.blm.gov/national-conservation-lands/arizona/gilabox (accessed 2026-09-29)