Please be advised that water will be shut off at the park on Monday-Tuesday, May 18-19, 2026 for a repair. Restrooms and showers will be closed during this time; portable toilets will be available during this time.

 

ADOT is completing a pavement rehabilitation project on US 70 with a completion date of spring 2026. Stay up-to-date here. ADOT is also completing a pavement rehabilitation project on I-10 with completion expected by the end of 2026. Find updates on ADOT's website.

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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CAMPING & RVS

Enjoy lakeside views from the porch of our camping cabins, the comfort of your RV, or under the stars in your tent. Reserve your site today!

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CABINS

Enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of the indoors! Enjoy lakeside views from the porch of any of our eight camping cabins.

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Programs & Events

Scoop on Poop

Saturday, May 23, 2026 8 a.m.

Join us for an educational lesson on the different types of scat (poop) that animals leave behind.

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Scorpion Hunt

Saturday, July 18, 2026 7:30 a.m.

Join us for a scorpion hunt and chance to learn about the different types of scorpions who call Graham County home.

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Geocache Plants

Saturday, August 22, 2026 8 a.m.

Join us for a lesson on the type of plants native to Roper Lake State Park.

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Bat-ember

Saturday, September 19, 2026 6:30 p.m.

Come out for a night event to witness and learn about the local bats at the park.

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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

Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Friday-Sunday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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 person): $10.00
Per vehicle (2-4 people): $20.00
Individual/bicycle: $5.00

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