The restrooms in the Cottonwood campground are currently out of order. Campers can use either the showers in either the Gila or Hacienda Campground until repairs are completed.
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.
The new kayak launch at the East Mesa day-use area is closed until water levels increase and a final inspection can be completed.
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
Yampa Valley Steve (Steve Jones), a singer-songwriter, will entertain you at Roper Lake State Park.
READ MOREJoin a volunteer to learn about snakes. The program will educate kids on Arizona's diverse snake population, complete with a search for artificial snakes 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
