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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
Area Scenic Attractions Pinaleno Mountains, scenic drive to summit of 10,717ft. Mount Graham, Riggs Lake, Coronado National Forest and Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area. For more area information, please contact the Graham County Chamber of Commerce. Community Facilities Shopping, restaurants, banks, churches, library, city and county parks, recreation center, bowling alley, swimming pool, movie theaters, ball fields and tennis courts, a golf course, health and grocery stores, laundry facilities, automobile and recreational vehicle repair.
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