<p>Bonita Creek offers some of the most outstanding birding opportunities in southeastern Arizona. There are over 200 species of birds within the <a href="https://www.blm.gov/visit/gila-box-riparian-national-conservation-area" rel="nofollow">Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area</a>. </p><p>Optimum viewing season is spring and summer. This viewing deck offers a unique view at treetop levels on the rim of Bonita Creek. The deck is the only fully accessible year-round viewing area in southeast Arizona and <a href="/node/102190" title="Riverview Campground" rel="nofollow">Riverview Campground</a> is within walking distance.</p><p>Visit recreation sites within or nearby the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area:</p><div><div><ul><li><div><a href="/node/102190" title="Riverview Campground" rel="nofollow">Riverview Campground</a></div></li><li><div><a href="/node/101600" title="Owl Creek Campground" rel="nofollow">Owl Creek Campground</a></div></li><li><div><a href="/node/101998" title="Dry Canyon Picnic Area" rel="nofollow">Dry Canyon Picnic Area</a></div></li><li><div><a href="/node/101748" title="Spring Canyon Picnic Area" rel="nofollow">Spring Canyon Picnic Area</a></div></li><li><div><a href="/node/101536" rel="nofollow">Lee Trail Picnic Area</a></div></li><li><div><a href="/node/101974" rel="nofollow">Serna Cabin Picnic Area & Historical Site</a></div></li><li><div><a href="/node/100338" title="Safford-Morenci Trail" rel="nofollow">Safford-Morenci Trail</a></div></li><li><div><a href="/node/101538" title="Flying W Group Day Use Area" rel="nofollow">Flying W Group Day Use Area</a></div></li><li><div><a href="/node/100546" title="Canyon Overlook Picnic Area" rel="nofollow">Canyon Overlook Picnic Area</a></div></li><li><div><a href="/node/415001" title="Gila River Boat Put-In" rel="nofollow">Gila River Boat Put-In</a></div></li><li><a href="/node/415000" title="Old Safford Bridge Picnic Area" rel="nofollow">Old Safford Bridge Picnic Area</a></li></ul></div></div>
📍 Location
Address: Safford Field Office
County: Graham
Coordinates: 32.88074, -109.51
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Launch Fee: <div><p>The Bonita Creek Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area is free (no fee required) for general visits by the public. </p></div><div><p>Commercial, competitive, and large organized group events require a <a href="https://www.blm.gov/node/7017" rel="nofollow">special recreation permit</a>. Contact the Safford Field Office for more information about special recreation permits.</p></div><p>A large color brochure with a map of the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area is available for free from the <a href="/node/3947" rel="nofollow">Safford Field Office</a>.</p>
⏰ Access & Hours
📞 Contact
Phone: (928) 348-4505
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Data source: RIDB