Roper Lake State Park

Fire restrictions issued by Arizona State Forester

Fire restrictions now in effect at this park, Learn More

Access to Dankworth Pond May Be Restricted

Due to construction, access to Dankworth Pond may be restricted. Please contract the park directly for current information on access.

Roper Lake Now Offers 24/7 Online Campground & Camping Cabin Reservations!

Reserve your spot (campground RV or tent site or a camping cabin) from the comfort of your home, anytime of day. Make online reservations Site reservations for this park are also available by calling the Reservation Center at (520) 586-2283. You can call 7 days a week, from 8 am to 5 pm MST. There is a $5 non-refundable reservation fee per site.

Stay 7 Nights for the Cost of 5!

From June 1 until December 31, 2012, purchase 5 nights of camping at Roper Lake SP and receive 2 nights free. Note: You must call the park directly at (928) 428-6760 to reserve this promotion. You can't redeem the promotion online through the reservation system or the call center.

Improve Arizona's Outdoor Recreation!

Participate in the 2012 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) survey conducted by Arizona State Parks. Survey results are used to decide where to spend outdoor recreation dollars and enable public land agencies to improve your outdoor recreation experience. Take Survey Online

Catch the big one! On April 21, 2011 the fishing was great at Roper Lake State Park. You can also enjoy the park's natural stone hot tub, excellent swimming, day use island, beach and peaceful campsites.

After a long day of driving or hiking, the natural hot springs at Roper Lake State Park are inviting and invigorating. Enjoy desert vegetation, an accessible fishing dock, and stunning views of Mount Graham. Roper Lake is stocked with Largemouth bass and Rainbow trout; it’s a great place for kids to catch their first fish. Boats are limited to small electric motors, creating ideal conditions for a sail board or a canoe. Enjoy five miles of trails in the park and nearby Dankworth Pond. Take advantage of excellent birdwatching and glimpse Gamble’s quail and heron. The park’s camping cabins offer an easy, fun camping experience.

Roper Lake has 30 lake surface acres, a boat ramp, natural stone hot tub, a swimming beach, a day use island with picnic tables and grills, camping cabins, and campgrounds. Reservations are available for camping cabins and
select campsites.

Learn about Camping Site Reservations or Camping Cabin Reservations