With only seven sites accessed via a dirt road from US-191, Owl Creek Campground sits on a bluff overlooking the Gila River in Apache National Forest. The $5-per-night facility features gravel tent pads, concrete picnic tables, large awnings, fire rings, and vault toilets, though no water hookups or sewer connections are available. Several campsites provide views into Owl Creek Canyon, where the river flows nearly year-round.
A kayak launch and picnic area lie about a quarter mile from the campground along the river. The remote location means light usage, with T-Mobile cell service reported. Note that pets are not permitted, and morning mine blasting may be audible from nearby operations.
Description
On November 28, 1990, Congress created the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. Four perennial waterways - the Gila River, Bonita Creek, Eagle Creek, and San Francisco River - are the lifeblood of this remarkable place. The Gila Box RNCA holds one of the most significant riparian zones in the southwest and offers tremendous recreational opportunities. Owl Creek Campground has 7 camping unit spaces, picnic tables, grills, ramadas, and restroom facilities available to make your stay more enjoyable. The campground is a stop on the Black Hills Back Country Byway.
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Location
Public CampgroundOwl Creek Campground is located in Arizona
Directions
Owl Creek Campground is located 10 miles south of Clifton within the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. The campground is located at the east end of the Black Hills Back Country Byway perched on a cliff overlooking the historic Old Safford Bridge.
Coordinates
33.4758 N
109.1889 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 6 users
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 6 users
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 16 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 4 hrs 47 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 4 hrs 49 min from Tucson, AZ
- 5 hrs 28 min from Phoenix, AZ









