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Owl Creek Campground

Its 7 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs $5/night (two vehicles); $2 per additional vehicle; 50% off with Senior or Access pass. Owl Creek Campground is a BLM campground near Clifton, Arizona.

First-come, first-served

BLM · Clifton, Arizona

Located in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area in Arizona, Owl Creek Campground has seven campsites, picnic tables, grills, ramadas, trasOwl Creek CampgroundGravel campground loop and vault toilet at Owl Creek Campground in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation AreaOwl Creek Campground entrance sign, Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area
Located in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area in Arizona, Owl Creek Campground has seven campsites, picnic tables, grills, ramadas, trasOwl Creek CampgroundGravel campground loop and vault toilet at Owl Creek Campground in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation AreaOwl Creek Campground entrance sign, Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area1 / 4

Located in the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area in Arizona, Owl Creek Campground has seven campsites, picnic tables, grills, ramadas, tras. Photo: Bureau of Land Management Arizona, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by
BLM
Access road
Gravel

Owl Creek Campground sits inside Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. Its camping rule, field office, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Old Safford Bridge and the Gila River: A trail from the kiosk leads down to the Old Safford Bridge Picnic Area and the Gila River Boat Put-In, a quarter mile away, at the east end of the Black Hills Back Country Byway. (blm.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
BLM
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$5/night (two vehicles); $2 per additional vehicle; 50% off with Senior or Access pass

Sources: gis.blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
7
Accessible sites
1
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

Sources: gis.blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive days in a 28-day period

Sources: gis.blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-28; blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Access road
Gravel
Elevation
3,443 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Owl Creek Campground?
No. Owl Creek Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Owl Creek Campground?
Camping at Owl Creek Campground costs $5/night (two vehicles); $2 per additional vehicle; 50% off with Senior or Access pass.
How many campsites does Owl Creek Campground have?
Owl Creek Campground has 7 campsites. 1 site is accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Owl Creek Campground?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Owl Creek Campground.
Is there drinking water at Owl Creek Campground?
No. Owl Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
How long can you stay at Owl Creek Campground?
The stay limit at Owl Creek Campground is 14 consecutive days in a 28-day period.
Is there cell service at Owl Creek Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from AT&T and T-Mobile at Owl Creek Campground. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Owl Creek Campground?
Owl Creek Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Around Owl Creek Campground

fishypedia.com · 29 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Dankworth Pond, whose mapped center point is 29 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Dankworth Pond fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Owl Creek Campground, in a straight line: Gillard Hot Springs (hot spring, 2.6 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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First-come, first-served $5/night (two vehicles); $2 per additional vehicle; 50% off with Senior or Access pass
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