Riverview Campground
- Oct–Apr
- best months
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- At 3,229 ft
- Near SaffordSafford Field Office
Riverview Campground offers a fantastic camping experience in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area 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 well as unique vegetation. Many visitors use this site as a base camp during hunting season or while floating the Gila River. Visit recreation sites within or nearby the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area: Owl Creek Campground Dry Canyon Picnic Area Spring Canyon Picnic Area Lee Trail Picnic Area Serna Cabin Picnic Area & Historical Site Bonita Creek Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area Safford-Morenci Trail Flying W Group Day Use Area Canyon Overlook Picnic Area Gila River Boat Put-In Old Safford Bridge Picnic Area
Best time to go · Oct–Apr
Best time to visit Riverview Campground
Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
61° / 34°
4 wet
Feb
66° / 37°
3 wet
Mar
73° / 42°
3 wet
Apr
82° / 48°
1 wet
May
91° / 56°
2 wet
Jun
101° / 66°
5 wet
Jul
100° / 72°
8 wet
Aug
98° / 71°
7 wet
Sep
93° / 65°
5 wet
Oct
83° / 52°
3 wet
Nov
70° / 41°
3 wet
Dec
60° / 34°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Safford Muni Ap, AZ, 9.3 mi away at 3,176 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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