Safford, AZ

Owl Creek Campground

Walk-up only

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About this spot

Located in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area in Arizona, Owl Creek Campground has seven campsites, picnic tables, grills, ramadas, trash receptacles, and restroom facilities available to make your stay more enjoyable. There is no potable water available at the campground.  Three of the campsites are pull-through sites, and four are pull-in sites, making the campground suitable for trailers and RVS.   The campground is a stop on the Black Hills Back Country Byway, and it is also just a quarter mile from the Gila River Boat Put-In. A trail starts near the kiosk to provide a path down to the Old Safford Bridge Picnic Area or the Gila River Boat Put-In.  Owl Creek Campground provides visitors with a beautiful view of the riparian area and Guthrie Peak, one of the highest points in Greenlee County. Visit recreation sites within or nearby the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area: Riverview 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

Typical weather

Owl Creek

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Owl Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.50°JJanuary: average water temperature 50°F54°FFebruary: average water temperature 54°F60°MMarch: average water temperature 60°F67°AApril: average water temperature 67°F71°MMay: average water temperature 71°F79°JJune: average water temperature 79°F82°JJuly: average water temperature 82°F81°AAugust: average water temperature 81°F78°SSeptember: average water temperature 78°F67°OOctober: average water temperature 67°F57°NNovember: average water temperature 57°F49°DDecember: average water temperature 49°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 25 field-sample stations

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