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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.
From town: Go 6 miles south on US 191, then 1/2 mile East on Roper Lake Rd.
Roper Lake offers three different campgrounds for lakeside camping.
The Hacienda Campground has 20 sites with water and electric (20/30 amp). Each site includes fire rings and picnic tables. Hacienda campground has a bathroom with hot showers near the entrance of the campground. Most sites will accommodate a vehicle length of up to 45 feet and are a mix of pull-through and back-in sites.
The Cottonwood Campground contains 25 sites with water and electric hookup sites (20/30/50 amp). Each site includes fire rings and picnic tables. Most sites have small shade Ramada with the exception of campsites #24 and #25. Cottonwood campground has a bathroom with hot showers. Most sites will accommodate a vehicle length of up to 45 feet and are back-in only.
The Gila campground offers eight cabins, five non-electric sites, and a 14 site group camp area. All non-electric sites include fire rings and picnic tables.
A great state park! The people working here are very friendly and helpful. The camp sites are large and layed out very well for back-in parking with a RV. The lake is great place for fishing and to learn / practice your kayaking skills. Definitely a gem of a state park.
Had a wonderful time. Did not catch any fish, but a few others did. The park was clean. A great place to camp, fish, swim have a family friendly party. Shade and great picnic spots. Lots of people and still room to fish and swim and take a small boat out. As long as everyone is mindful of others then this is a great spot to spend the day and I'll be looking forward to spending the night! For a small town it's a great place to go. (Photos taken spring of 2018)
My Favorite place to camp! The lots are large and spacious. Clean restrooms as well as friendly staff constantly patrolling for trash and the like. The area is easy to navigate on bike or foot. We went Labor Day weekend and though the lake was not full (no swimming) it was quiet and relaxing! We rode our bikes around the 3.5 miles worth of paved paths/road.
Had just left Catalina State Park in Tucson to move closer to our home.
It was a small Park but neat as a pin with a GREAT dog run and shower housed just behind our space. They also have a security gate so nobody without the code can come in after office closes.
Wonderful campground
Large easy access campsite
Clean restrooms and shower area
