Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area
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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| Designation | Riparian National Conservation Area |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Arizona |
| Size | 23,668 acres (computed from the boundary polygon) |
| National Conservation Lands id | NLCS000052 |
| Center point | 32.9502, -109.4556 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 24) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Where to camp
2 federal campgrounds sit inside the boundary and 0 more are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 0 miGila River Bridge ↗Clifton, AZ
- 0 miKearny Campsite and Trail ↗Safford, AZ
- 0.7 miBlack Gap Bridge ↗Clifton, AZ
- 1.2 miSolomonville Road Overpass ↗Clifton, AZ
- 1.7 miSolomonville Road Overpass ↗Safford, AZ
- 5.6 miPark Avenue Bridge ↗Clifton, AZ
- 5.6 miClifton Casa Grande Building ↗Clifton, AZ
- 7.4 miPotter, Dell, Ranch House ↗Clifton, AZ
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area?
23,668 acres, measured from the published boundary polygon. The agency’s own figure can differ where the boundary includes water or inholdings.
Source: How acreage is computed
Who manages Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Bureau of Land Management
What state is Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area in?
Arizona.
Source: How states are assigned
Can I camp at Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area?
2 federal campgrounds sit inside the boundary, including Owl Creek Campground and Riverview Campground. 2 in all are within ten miles. Rules vary by unit; the BLM page has the current camping rules.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area?
A point inside the boundary is at 32.950, -109.456. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Bureau of Land Management
How dark is the night sky at Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 24 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Are there historic places near Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area?
31 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Gila River Bridge and Kearny Campsite and Trail.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name: the BLM National Conservation Lands layer.
- States: computed by intersecting the boundary with Census state polygons; a state is listed when it holds at least one percent of the area.
- Acreage: geodesic area of the published polygon. The agency’s official acreage can differ where the boundary includes water, easements or inholdings.
- Description: Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. The article was accepted because its title contains this unit’s name.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
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