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.
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.
Explore Roper Lake
Join us for a fun kids' program about birds! The program will teach kids to identify birds and then showcase the bird species at the park.
READ MOREPark 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.
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
Thanksgiving: 8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christmas: Closed
Per vehicle (1 person): $10.00
Per vehicle (2-4 people): $20.00
Individual/bicycle: $5.00
