State park

Roper Lake State Park

Roper Lake State Park is a state park in Graham County, Arizona, 6 miles from Safford on paved roads. 45 campsites. Day use costs $10 per vehicle (1 person) / $20 (2-4 people); bicycle $5. Hours: Day use 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; gate closes 9 p.m. for campers.

Roper Lake State Park
Photo: Kfasimpaur, Public domain

Roper Lake State Park map

Roper Lake State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

View larger map Open in Google Maps Directions

Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Roper Lake State Park has 45 developed campsites in 3 campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance. 45 sites have utility hookups.
Entry to Roper Lake State Park costs $10 per vehicle (1 person) / $20 (2-4 people); bicycle $5. Hours: Day use 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; gate closes 9 p.m. for campers.
Roper Lake State Park is 6 miles from Safford on paved roads. It is 150 miles from Tucson.
Yes, 45 campsites at Roper Lake State Park have utility hookups.
Electric hookups available. RV dump station on site. Showers available. Flush restrooms.
Yes, Roper Lake is open to swimming at Roper Lake State Park.
Yes, Roper Lake State Park has cabins available.

Before you go

Roper Lake State Park is 6 miles from Safford on paved roads. It is 150 miles from Tucson.

  • Electric hookups available
  • RV dump station on site
  • Showers available
  • Flush restrooms

Camping at Roper Lake State Park

Roper Lake State Park has 45 developed campsites in 3 campgrounds. Sites can be reserved in advance. 45 sites have utility hookups.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

Trails

  • Mariah Mesa Trail (0.75 mi loop, easy to moderate) Loop exploring plants, wildlife, and geology

What to see

  • Feature Roper Lake Warm spring-fed lake at the base of Mount Graham
  • Overlook Mount Graham views Sky Island backdrop from lakeside camps and trails

Swimming

  • Roper Lake

Public lands next to Roper Lake State Park

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.