Gila River Ripirian

4.7/5
(25) · Nature reserve in Safford, United States
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The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas manages about 8.3 million acres of public lands for multiple use and about 47.1 million acres of …

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4.7/5 · 25 reviews
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Apr 27, 2020
While we were camping in the area, we turned north on US Hwy 191 to go to the Gila Box Riparian Area. You'll head north and east on a well pave two-lane road for about 3 miles or so until you get to…Full review by CMPTexas

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Hello, Still not sure about taking our travel trailer to River View Campground. Found this review. Do you think it is …
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Hello, Still not sure about taking our travel trailer to River View Campground. Found this review. Do you think it is accurate? Thanks, "First, a major warning about the entrance road: not for the faint of heart! The road from Safford is paved and easy, but just as you enter Gila Box, everything changes. There are multiple steep 15% grades down into tight, blind curves, followed another 15% grade up the other side. Do not attempt this road if you are not confident in the abilities of your brakes or engine. Class A's and Fifth Wheels can make it, but it's a hair-raising trip! The final mile into the campground is graded gravel, with one steep hill just before the first sites. We stayed at Riverview for 9 days, including Easter weekend. During the weekdays, we mostly had the place to ourselves, and there were even a few spaces open during the holiday weekend. The campground itself is austere desert, but the surrounding riparian area near the Gila River is lush and beautiful. There's hiking trails and old mining roads for hours of walking. We saw all kinds of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, coatimundi, birds and butterflies. Our favorite part was hanging out by the river, a green oasis with sandy areas to play in. It's definitely remote, with the closest town being about a 45 minute drive away, and extremely spotty internet service. Bring everything you will need for your stay, and enjoy the changing desert sky and 360 degree sunrises and sunsets."
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I didn't go as far as the campground, but from what I saw of the roads and the tight blind curves and hills, I'd say you can trust this review to be accurate.
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Answer by TommyBear · May 27, 2018
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Is any of this area wheelchair accessible?
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This is mostly wilderness. 98% not wheelchair friendly.
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Answer by W Joss S · Mar 24, 2019
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