Bonita Creek Watchable Wildlife Viewing Area
Arizona
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June 30th, 2026
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Bonita Creek offers some of the most outstanding birding opportunities in southeastern Arizona. There are over 200 species of birds within the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. 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 Riverview Campground is within walking distance.Visit recreation sites within or nearby the Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area:Riverview CampgroundOwl Creek CampgroundDry Canyon Picnic AreaSpring Canyon Picnic AreaLee Trail Picnic AreaSerna Cabin Picnic Area & Historical SiteSafford-Morenci TrailFlying W Group Day Use AreaCanyon Overlook Picnic AreaGila River Boat Put-InOld Safford Bridge Picnic Area
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GPS 32.88074, -109.51000
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Nearby places
- Lee Trailhead/Picnic Area Hiking Trail 0.0 mi
- Dry Canyon Boat Take-Out and Picnic Area Boat Ramp 1.3 mi
- Spring Canyon Picnic Area Tourist Attraction 1.3 mi
- Flying W Group Day Use Area Tourist Attraction 1.8 mi
- Riverview Campground Campground (Free Public) 1.8 mi
- Serna Cabin Picnic Area and Historical Site Tourist Attraction 2.0 mi
- Black Hills Rockhound Area Dispersed Camping 6.7 mi
- Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness Permits Trailhead 13 mi
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