About Flying W Group Day Use Area
Flying W Group Day Use Area is a day use area located next to Riverview Campground in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. It includes parking, six picnic tables, drinking water, restrooms, a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, trash cans, grills, an information kiosk, 30’x 40’ shade ramada, and Cottonwood Trailhead. The day use area may be reserved for exclusive use with a fee, otherwise, users may use the area on a first-come first-serve basis. Cost to reserve the site for exclusive use is: $50.00 for first 50 people$75.00 for 50-75 people$100.00 for 75-100 peopleTo make a reservation for this site, call the Safford Field Office at 928-348-4400.Visit recreation sites within or nearby the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area:Riverview CampgroundOwl Creek 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
From Safford, travel approximately five miles east on U.S. Highway 70 to the town of Solomon and turn left onto Sanchez Road. Travel north for eight miles, crossing the bridge at the Gila River, to a Gila Box RNCA sign. Turn left onto that dirt road. Travel another 3.8 miles and take the right fork in the road. Travel 0.6 mile to another fork and turn right. Follow the signs at the next fork, turning right into the Riverview Campground. The picnic area, with its large W-shaped canopy, is just beyond the campground.Check with the Safford Field Office for up-to-date road conditions.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Flying W Group Day Use Area
Heading to Flying W Group Day Use Area? 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Flying W Group Day Use Area?
No central reservation system listed for Flying W Group Day Use Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/262780) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Flying W Group Day Use Area?
From Safford, travel approximately five miles east on U.S. Highway 70 to the town of Solomon and turn left onto Sanchez Road. Travel north for eight miles, crossing the bridge at the Gila River, to a Gila Box RNCA sign. Turn left onto that dirt road. Travel another 3.8 miles and take the right fork in the road. Travel 0.6 mile to another fork and turn right. Follow the signs at the next fork, turn…
How do I contact Flying W Group Day Use Area?
You can reach the park at phone: (928) 348-4400 or email: blm_az_sfoweb@blm.gov.
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