FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
WiFi is unavailable at the park.
Construction at Roper Lake State Park will be taking place in the following campgrounds. See our camping page for details.
Please be prepared for construction-related traffic, increased noise levels, and limited access to the campground showers/restrooms during this time. Thank you for your patience as we work to make Roper Lake State Park an even better destination for campers!
Cottonwood Campground: April 22 - August 27 (Cottonwood shower closed)
Gila Campground: June 3 - October 24
Hacienda Campground: August 27 - September 27 (Hacienda shower closed)
RV Dump Station: Closed Tuesday, August 20 (alternate dump station at Safford Water Reclamation Plant at 1395 W. Reclamation Way, Safford will be available from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
The Roper Lake hot tub is permanently closed.
Programs & Events
New programs and events are added to the park calendar each month. Check back right here for the latest news and for Roper Lake State Park.
Ongoing Programs
New ongoing events and programs are added to the park calendar each month. Check back right here for the latest ongoing activities for Roper Lake State Park.
Park and Facility Hours
Park is open year-round. Gate closes at 9 p.m. and will reopen in the morning.
Day Use Hours
6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Visitor Center/Park Store
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday
Hours may vary depending on staffing.
Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving: 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christmas: Closed
Park Entrance Fee
Per vehicle (1-4 adults): $10.00
Individual/bicycle: $3.00
About Roper Lake State Park
Roper Lake State Park is located 6 miles south of Safford in Graham County in southeast Arizona and sits at the base of Mt. Graham. There are three different campgrounds for lakeside camping as well as fishing, bird watching and water activities. This park is home to a large variety of bird species, offers great seasonal fishing, and is within close proximity to one of Arizona's most beautiful "Sky Island" mountain ranges. Comfy camping cabins dot the shoreline, and neighboring Dankworth Pond State Park offers hiking trails and more water access.
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