Owl Creek Campground

About Owl Creek Campground

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 Conservation Area:Riverview CampgroundDry Canyon Picnic AreaSpring Canyon Picnic AreaLee Trail Picnic AreaSerna Cabin Picnic Area & Historical SiteBonita Creek Watchable Wildlife Viewing AreaSafford-Morenci TrailFlying W Group Day Use AreaCanyon Overlook Picnic AreaGila River Boat Put-InOld Safford Bridge Picnic Area

How to Get 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 drive high clearance vehicle without undue difficulty. The BLM does not recommend traversing the entire byway with a vehicle and/or trailer length that exceeds 40 feet, as narrow hairpin turns exist that may be difficult to navigate.Check with the Safford Field Office for up-to-date road conditions.

What to Pack for Your Stay

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Plan Your Visit to Owl Creek Campground

Heading to Owl Creek Campground? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)