Gila Box Riparian

BLM23,522 acres · Bureau of Land Management

Camping is generally allowed, often only in designated sites

Camping on BLM-managed public land is generally permitted, but conservation areas commonly restrict it to designated sites and established roads. Check this unit's own rules before planning to stay.

Stay limit14 days within any 28-day period, then move at least 25 miles
In an RVWhere dispersed camping is allowed, expect unimproved sites and unsurfaced access roads. Vehicles are restricted to existing routes.
Rule43 CFR 8365.1-2 — occupancy and use of public lands

Rules change with fire season and local order. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm on the managing office’s official page

Area
37 sq mi
Managed by
BLM
Campgrounds
2
Longest rig
Not published

Where the land is, and what fits

The official BLM boundary with every campground we hold inside it. Tell it how long your rig is and the map keeps only what takes it — public land rarely matches the shape people picture, and neither does what you can actually get into.

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Official unit boundary · Bureau of Land Management · 2 campgrounds shown

2 of 2 campgrounds

Gila Box Riparian

This national conservation area contains an extensive riparian ecosystem abounding with a diverse plant and animal community. The Gila Box is framed with grand buff-colored cliffs.

Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area is a National Conservation Area located along the Gila River in southern Graham and Greenlee counties in southeastern Arizona in the United States. Administered by the Bureau of Land Management, the conservation area is approximately 23,000 acres (93 km2) in size. Campgrounds and hiking trails are available. The section of the Gila River that flows through the Gila Box is popular with white-water rafters and kayakers.

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