Roper Lake State Park | |
Map: | USA Arizona |
Map Size: | 250 |
Location: | Madrean Sky Islands, Pinaleño Mountains, Arizona, United States |
Coordinates: | 32.7558°N -109.7047°W |
Area Acre: | 338 |
Elevation: | 3130feet |
Established: | 1972 |
Visitation Num: | 53,433 |
Visitation Year: | 2022 |
Visitation Ref: | [1] |
Governing Body: | Arizona State Parks |
Roper Lake | |
Pushpin Map: | Arizona |
Coords: | 32.7558°N -109.7047°W |
Basin Countries: | United States |
Area: | 32acres |
Depth: | 20feet |
Elevation: | 3000feet |
Roper Lake State Park is a state park of Arizona, surrounding 32acres Roper Lake. The park is located off U.S. Route 191, 5miles south of Safford, at the Gila River and Valley.
The land for the park, formerly a ranch, was purchased by the state in 1972 in order to construct a reservoir.
Roper Lake State Park includes a boat ramp, a beach for swimming, a picnic area, a campground, cabins, and a hot spring. The lake is stocked with bass and trout, and boats are limited to small electric motors. Hiking trails are available, and the park is a place for birdwatching. This scenic park in southeast Arizona is in a beautiful location surrounded by the sky island Pinaleño Mountains range, including Mount Graham.
In another part of the park is Dankworth Pond, located about 3miles south. This 15acres pond also offers fishing, a picnic area, and hiking trails.