Roper Lake State Park
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Address
101 E. Roper Lake Road
Safford, Arizona 85546
(928) 428-6760
Fax (928) 428-7879
Special Events
Events at this park
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Directions
The park is located off U.S. Route 191, six miles south of Safford.
Dankworth Pond is located three miles south of Roper Lake.
Park Hours
Open 365 days a year.
Day use hours:
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Park closed from:
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
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Park Facilities
- Natural mineral water hot springs hot tub
- Cabins available by reservation. Please call park.
- Picnic areas with tables, grills, ramadas
- Campgrounds with showers, hook-ups
- Stocked lake, fishing jetty
- Restrooms and group-use area
- Dankworth Pond's unit has interpretive signs, picnic area, ramadas,
trails, a model Indian village, and playground
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Elevation
3,130 feet
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Fees
Arizona State Parks Fee Schedule
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Roper Lake State Park
After a long day of driving or hiking, the natural hot springs at Roper Lake are
not only inviting, they're invigorating! Roper Lake State Park provides a great
place to spend a few days or just a few hours. Desert vegetation, a peaceful
lake and a view of Mount Graham, just a few miles away, frames a beautiful
picture for visitors to enjoy.
There are two different sections to the park: the main unit, Roper Lake, and
the Dankworth Pond unit, three miles south. Roper has 30 lake surface acres, a
boat ramp, natural stone hot tub, swimming, a day use island, beach and
campsites. Dankworth Pond is 15 lake surface acres and was once a fish hatchery
for rearing catfish. It has picnic ramadas, an Indian Village and a playground
available. Both units provide opportunities for fun for the whole family!
Roper is a stocked lake, making it a great place for kids to catch their
first fish. If you've always wanted to learn how to sail board, then this is the
place to do it. Boats are limited to only small electric motors, creating ideal
conditions to bring a sail board and hit the water. Five miles of trails
throughout the park let you stretch your muscles and view the wildlife. Arizona
State Parks began managing Roper Lake in December 1974 through a cooperative
management agreement with the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Group-Use Facilities
Facilities: Large Gazebo at the Island.
Amenities: Large grassy area, swimming, and BBQ grills and water
spigots throughout day-use area.
Maximum Group Size: 30 people
Picnic Areas: Yes (2)
Reservation Policy: $10 to reserve the site.
Restrictions: NO fishing in swimming areas, no bottle containers, and
no vehicles in day use area. Please leash dogs. Bring wagon or other device to
haul picnic items. The walk to the Gazebo is about 150 yards.
Hours: 6:00a.m. to 10:00p.m.
Group Use Fees: Please call the park for details.
After Hour Fees: N/A
Contact Name and Phone Number: Park Manager or staff (928) 428-6760
Rules
- Keep pets on a leash. Pick up after pets.
- Damaging or removing the natural rocks, vegetation or public property is
prohibited.
- No glass on day-use island.
- No pets on beach.
- Generators prohibited 10:00p.m.-6:00a.m.
- Obey all hunting and fishing regulations.
- Prevent loud nuisance noises.
- Maximum of two vehicles per campsite. Fees paid per vehicle. Maximum of 12
people per campsite.
- Camping permitted in designated sites.
- Checkout is 2:00 p.m.
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