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Cattails and trees surrounding the day use island at Roper Lake State Park
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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.

Scorpion Hunt

Roper Lake State Park

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. Meet at the Island Ramada.

MORE EVENTS

  • Saturday, May 23, 2026

    Scoop on Poop

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

  • Saturday, June 6, 2026

    Fishing Clinic at Dankworth Pond

    Join us on Free Fishing Day for a fishing clinic at Dankworth Pond State Park!

  • Saturday, August 22, 2026

    Geocache Plants

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

  • Saturday, September 19, 2026

    Bat-ember

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

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  • Fort Verde State Historic Park
  • Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park
  • Homolovi State Park
  • Jerome State Historic Park
  • Kartchner Caverns State Park
  • Lake Havasu State Park
  • Lost Dutchman State Park
  • Lyman Lake State Park
  • McFarland State Historic Park
  • Oracle State Park
  • Patagonia Lake State Park
  • Picacho Peak State Park
  • Red Rock State Park
  • Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
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  • Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

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(928) 428-6760

101 East Roper Lake Road
Safford, AZ 85546

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