Roper Lake State Park

Roper Lake State Park is a state park of Arizona, surrounding 32 acre Roper Lake. The park is located off U.S. Route 191, 5 mi south of Safford, at the Gila River and Valley.

The land for the park, formerly a ranch, was purchased by the state in 1972 in order to construct a reservoir.

Roper Lake State Park includes a boat ramp, a beach for swimming, a picnic area, a campground, cabins, and a hot spring. The lake is stocked with bass and trout, and boats are limited to small electric motors. Hiking trails are available, and the park is a place for birdwatching. This scenic park in southeast Arizona is in a beautiful location surrounded by the sky island Pinaleño Mountains range, including Mount Graham.

In another part of the park is Dankworth Pond, located about 3 mi south. This 15 acre pond also offers fishing, a picnic area, and hiking trails.

Fish species

 * Rainbow Trout
 * Largemouth Bass
 * Sunfish
 * Channel Catfish