The Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area protects this desert jewel for wildlife and migatory birds while offering recreation activities like camping, hunting, mountain biking, hiking, river rafting and wildlife viewing. Large mammals include mountain lion and desert bighorn.
Late fall is the perfect time to visit. The temps were in the 70's with nights in the 40's. Summer temps will be in the 100's.
The road into the Gila Box from Safford is graded gravel.
A shady day-use picnic area was along the river. The Watchable Wildlife Area had a nice paved universal trail to a viewing deck.
The Sprinter finds a berth at Riverview Campground. Each campsite had a covered picnic table, fire pit, charcoal grill and view of the river. No services. There was a men & womens vault toilet at the registration kiosk.
A river. A desert. Two opposite ecological systems. There is an easy 3-mile scenic hiking trail that circles the campground with contrasting views of the lush Gila River and rugged desert mountains.
We also went mountain biking. The roads are really rocky with some steep hill climbs. My eyeballs were vibrating.
The desert hills take on a blush in the western sun. Soon the coyotes will begin to sing and we say good night to a good day. This area is worth a visit. We stayed 2 days.
'Till our next adventure. Jackie
The desert hills take on a blush in the western sun. Soon the coyotes will begin to sing and we say good night to a good day. This area is worth a visit. We stayed 2 days. 
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