We spent a few hours on this lake on a cloudy post-monsoon morning. It was lovely! The state park rangers were so kind and eager to help us with any questions. I rented a kayak for 2 hours for $35 and had a blast out on the water. There were many people fishing and swimming. It was great to see so many families staying in the cabins for the weekend to enjoy the lake. I would love to check out the well-maintained trails the next time I go. Also, the views of Mt. Graham are unmatched. Highly recommend! read more

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Beautiful and quiet. Bathrooms/showers are very clean! Great job by the staff. Sites have water and electric. There are very well maintained paths and hiking trails.hiking read more

A fantastic State Park with fun ready for everyone. The RV/camping opportunities are outstanding. The sites are VERY well maintained, which includes immaculate restrooms & showers. The park Volunteers are wonderful & work hard to ensure the park is a place for everyone to enjoy.. Day use or overnight stays, Roper Lake State Park is a terrific place to be. Enjoy!! read more

Roper Lake State Park - Lake views - RV Parks Near Me - Safford, Arizona

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I wish they have full hook ups though, that makes life easier and convenient. The lake is small but very ideal for fishing. Lots of birds, during sunset they make loud sounds. But it die down as it gets later in the afternoon. Our site is facing the lake so it was a nice view. The shower is a few feet away from. And it's clean, well maintained. The fact that they have ramada in every site is wonderful. If you have company with tent, they have enough area for them too! read more

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I've really come to appreciate the Arizona state park system. This location did not disappoint as it is perfect for a rustic and quiet retreat. Smaller than some of the other state parks that I visited, it has all the amenities needed for a nice day. The campground is well maintained as are the shower facilities. There is a fully stocked lake in the park and we saw some prize Trout that had been caught by one of our campground neighbors. The lake is small and does not allowed motorized boats however, kayaks and canoes are permitted. Animals are allowed in the park as long as they are on leashes, and the park even includes a pet Park. There are a number of trails in the area that are a beginner to intermediate that will take you up to the Mesa for some very nice views. Campsites include fire rings, picnic tables, and depending on which campground you're at include small shelters for sun protection. There are a number of sites with power and water and those without. This location tends to be booked up most of the time, so plan advance with your reservations. Prices are nominal and there is a nice gift shop at the entrance that you should check out when you stop in at this location. The nearby town offers, grocery shopping, hardware, stores, and a variety of different restaurants on the salsa trail that you should check out. This is an exceptionally quiet location and perfect for the stargazer on clear night. Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful with our questions. read more

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What a great camping find. A pristine State Park in the middle of nowhere, 6 miles from the small town of Safford, AZ. On our cross country trip, we booked this campsite for one night. If we would have known how beautiful, peaceful and quiet this place was, we would probably have booked the maximum of 10 nights. It's been so long since I've seen so many stars!! The darkness of the night was a perfect backdrop for the scintillating jewels lighting the night sky. And quiet ... omg ... I can't remember when I've been so immersed in the velvety sounds of silence. I was in a trance, a dream that I did not wish to end. The sparks from our campfire flew upwards and finished like a mini pyrotechnic display. I love this place soooooo much. I'll certainly be back. You should give it a try. The mesmerizing aura of this place will capture your soul. read more

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A beautiful park for a weekend trip. A few miles of trails and the cabin rate of $60 a night includes entrance to Dankworth park. The shower water is warm. The cabins are clean but the mattress pads are old and flat. A blowup bed is suggested as our foam pads were not sufficient. I strongly recommend spending a few nights at Roper Lake State Park. read more

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We love camping here for many reasons: -Roomy and clean camp sites -Clean bathrooms -Lovely lake for swimming and kayaking -Great hiking -Friendly rangers and nice visitor center (great t-shirts) -Nearby spas and mineral springs -Close to Safford if you need supplies -Not far from Tucson We will be returning soon! read more

Roper Lake State Park - Beautiful view of Mt Graham - RV Parks Near Me - Safford, Arizona

If you're looking for a nice spot to camp for the weekend, look no further. This is your spot. No tent, no RV, no problem, they have cabins also. If the water isn't your thing, bring your boots because they do have hiking trails. You can even see all the lake from the top of one hill. Lots of tables for day use visiting, a beach to just sit on and watch the water. This lake has just what you need for a healthy refresh. read more

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What an amazing weekend with friends and family. We booked our sites in advance and were all in around the same spot. There were 5 families all together, some of us in trailers and a couple in tents. Check in was easy and we often seen the park rangers driving around. We were near the showers/bathrooms for those who needed it. It was clean but our friends did say it was busy at times. We stayed in cottonwood campgrounds which you could access the lake...or drive around a couple min to a parking lot to be on the shore of the beach area. Our sites were equipped with water, electric and there was a dump station just as you left the park. Every site also had picnic tables and a fire pit. There was enough room for us to set up cornhole and chairs in between all of our sites. I think the only downside was the trees that shed off these thorn like needles. Other than that, we're all looking forward to another trip! read more

This park is pretty nice. We've tried a few times to rent a pet friendly cabin at this park, but with little success. Pet friendly cabins are the most popular so end up being rented out first. It being Valentine's Day recently we had wanted to do something unique and special. We saw that the trails were being advertised like crazy so we decided to at least enjoy that part of it. There was a $10 fee for use of the park for the day. We ended up being slightly disappointed as there was only one simple, very simple trail with step's. It didn't give you true nature vibes or desert beauty. There was also another group hiking at the same time and we both felt rushed by each other. We also tried the dog park (there were no other dog's) and sat in front of the lake for a little bit. Over all, it was nice. I just wish there was a lot more to do and a lot more trails. read more

Roper Lake State Park - RV Parks Near Me - Safford, Arizona

This lake is BEAUTIFUL. Our camping site ended up being secluded from everyone else and it worked out so well. We fished early and late then kayaked around with the dogs to see the entire lake. Many people in boats fishing and kids messing around in the swimming area that is buoyed off. The first night the bugs were extreme because of the rain but we ended up keeping all flashlights off and the bugs ended up leaving us alone. I would highly recommend this lake for a nice weekend to relax or really whenever you have the time. read more

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We had a great time at roper! We brought our dogs and got a cabin. The cabins are large and have multiple beds. We had space to cook outside and the lake was a short walk away. We took our kayaks and enjoyed getting out on the water. The beach area was a little crowded and didn't allow dogs, so we didn't hang out there. I would definitely stay there again. read more

Very clean! Nice bathrooms! The camping spots were roomy! The swimming area was nice, tidy. Beach area was clean. Wonderful place to camp. Short drive to town, if you need anything there is a Dollar General a stones throw away. Nearby the mountains for hiking and a nice drive with incredible views! read more

Nothing like a fine getaway. And what luck! Roper has adorable cabins. This was our first trip cabin camping. The temperatures were a bit too cold for me to pitch a tent. I am not fond of tent camping when the nighttime temperatures dip below 45 degrees. So cabin camping it was! For someone who never cabin camps, this felt so luxurious! I was in the Hummingbird cabin, and secretly wished I had booked Bass. It is a beautiful area, just feet away from the lake. It was wonderful sitting on the patio and watching the ducks come swimming by. And an absolutely GORGEOUS thing happens at dusk. Hundreds of black-colored birds come and sit in the trees and, by the dozens, swoop into the tall grass growing in the water to nest for the night. It was truly an amazing sight, just feet from where I was enjoying my dinner. It's something I look forward to experiencing again. All of the cabins are located in the Gila loop. There are just a few tent camping sites, and there is also group camping offered in Gila. There, you will find a large ramada as well. Looked like a ton of fun for a family reunion or a gathering among friends. Cottonwood seemed very, very popular with people with dogs and children. Not sure why. It does have a bit more vegetation than Gila, so that's important. Also, it is an electric hookup section, but tent campers appear to use it quite often. Also, there is a doggy run nearby! It's right across from the jacuzzi-style tub fed by hot springs. Dogs are not allowed near the water, but the park was thoughtful enough to put a post nearby, so you can tie your dog down and still watch her/him while you get your soak on. FYI: The tub gets busy fast, and it is tiny. Can comfortably sit about eight adults at a time, and it shuts down at 10 p.m. The Hacienda campsite has electric hook ups as well, and also is popular with tent campers. This seems to have the most vegetation, if you are looking for shade. It is quite popular here for people to have their dogs. Lots and lots of dogs -- and all very well mannered. The kids, though, were running around like absolute crazy! FYI: There are no showers available in the Gila Loops, but there are showers in Cottonwood and Hacienda. There is even a short and easy hiking trail here. Seriously, I was able to walk the early part of it in flip flops with no struggle. There are a flight of stairs into the side of the hill that takes you higher for some decent views of the mountain and the valley. Perfect for a sunset or morning walk. And of course there is fishing. I saw lots of people fishing here. Seems like the thing to do. Apparently you can catch bass, catfish, rainbow trout and bluegill. There is also a nice day visit area with picnic tables and grills. There are ramadas there, too. I heard about, but didn't get a chance to visit, Dankworth Pond, which is just a few miles back down the road. Apparently there is more fishing there too. Only one frustration, and perhaps this is normal, but cabin checkout is at 10 a.m. That's so freakin' early, especially when you want to sleep in and hang out before you leave. Check in is at 3, which means you have far less time than if you opted to tent camp (check in is at 2 p.m. and check out is at noon for tents). read more

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The facility is clean and the staff is very nice. Views of Mt Graham are breathtaking. Be sure to get some hiking in! The Lady Bug Trail is beyond beautiful!! You're also only 90 minutes from the Chiricahua National Monument. This is an absolute MUST DO. The rules of the park are not tightly enforced. Someone was watching a sports event outside on their TV and hooted and hollered and clapped for hours...even into the evening. Another party was BLASTING rock music all while one of the park hosts was cleaning sites nearby- she never said a word. Another camp host has five little yapper dogs that she walks around. That starts early. The rules are clear about quiet hours AND what is acceptable during non quiet hours. But not enforced. Luckily these annoyances are really accounting for about 25% of the overall experience but it is something to keep in mind. If your not a hiker, there isn't much else to do here. Sanford and Thatcher have the basics only. Most restaurants are closed on Sundays. But the rustic beauty cannot be denied! read more

Lovely park for fishing, birdwatching or just relaxing. Free hot tub. Just one trail (.75 mile long if that) The cabins are very good, two bedroom and some are pet friendly. One complaint. The Gila loop where the cabins are has no Camp Host. The rangers patrol the area, but from the inside of closed window trucks. As a result we spent a long weekend listening to the neighbors very loud music.. loud as: impossible to take a nap loud. From noon to 10pm. I tried calling the park but got no response. :( read more

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Just spent three days in a rented cabin here. We had a good time, but there were some issues. 1) There is a 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM quite time, A few campers decided they didn't care and had there stereo loud until midnight! Don't understand when they are near their stereo why it must be played loud enough so the whole campsite could hear? Maybe they have a hard time of hearing? I did complain the next day, asked if anyone enforces the quite time rule. They said a park ranger runs through until midnight? But did not talked to them, they talked to my neighbors who I thought was fine?? go figure! 2) We did find a scorpion in our cabin, wasn't to worried. I killed it for the wife and checked the rest of the cabin. Told the rangers they might want to spray the cabin for future tenants. 3) Restrooms and showers. the restrooms directly in the cabin areas are only shined up portal potties! They dressed it up a bit, but still a portal potty. There are permanent restrooms and showers in the RV camp site just down the trail. Plans are they will be building showers and restroom in the cabin area. 4) We stayed at the coyote cabin, which it faces the lake. I was great, but they need to cut down a few of the grass area in the lake. Hard to fish, but I was just trying to be lazy and fish off of our front porch! Now with that said, there are three cabins facing the lake! Great view, a lot of nature surroundings. Cabins had four beds, 1-bunk bed, 1-twin, and 1-full. Patio had a swinging chair, BBQ, Sink, fire pit, and a picnic table. Great place to bring your kids. Plenty of hiking trails nearby, a natural hot spring tub. No motor boats allowed on the lake. We had a great time, just a few things need to get better. But that will not stop us from coming back. read more

Roper Lake State Park - RV Parks Near Me - Safford, Arizona

The lake was much smaller than we expected, and there weren't many trees, but it was a nice getaway. We stayed in Bear Cabin, which is the closest to the flush toilets/showers (1 min walk). The front room has a counter and a full or queen bed, and the back room has a twin bed and a set of twin-sized bunk beds. There are two picnic tables, a charcoal grill, a sink, and a swing out front. There are no chairs, so bring your own if you want to sit inside or outside apart from the benches attached to the picnic tables. There also isn't a trash can or a broom in the cabin, so bring what you need. There are several hikes on Mt. Graham up Highway 366 before it's closed for winter. Stick to the ones listed on AllTrails, as the others are not well marked. read more

I have never heard of roper lake before, but during this social distancing time I had to get out of Phoenix and be in the nature. I researched this place for hours to make sure I would be happy here since I wanted to be gone for about a week. This place has succeeded my expectations. I was very impressed. We stayed at hummingbird cabin and the location of it was perfect, right on the water! Also when we got here we wiped everything down just to make sure it was clean and there was absolutely no dirt or anything that came off so that shows me they are cleaning these cabins often. We saw a cleaning crew after each person checked out of the cabin. There was no bugs in the cabin, smelt great. AC worked amazing. Nice and cool. The bathrooms were a short walk and ALSO very, very clean. During this time of COVID-19 you cannot swim, go in the hot tub or be in shared picnic table areas. (You have your own table at your cabin, so it's not a problem.) we found out when we got there that you can actually float on the water so that was a plus you just can't swim. (We went back into town, which is only 10 mins away to Walmart and picked up a paddle boat!) overall amazing time! Here are some pictures. I struggled before I came to find some good ones so here you go, hope it helps! DEFINITELY COME HERE! read more

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This is a very nice and clean state park. We have camped at many here in arizona and this is certainly on par with the others. There is a natural stone tub which is fed by natural hot spring mineral water. There is also a nice lake and numerous camping sites with electric and water hookups. This is the first time we have ever come down here but I was pleasantly surprised with the tranquility of the location. The lake on one side and the mountain on the other gives you two good reasons to get out of bed. I spent about 30 minutes in the hot tub yesterday and I felt great after I was done. Smelled of sulfur but I didn't care I'm from the country. Great hiking trails and hidden walkways throughout the state park. It is a far drive for us to come this way since we can get to dead horse ranch state park in a fraction of the time for the same temps. This is a cool place and is certainly worth the stop. Good work state of arizona on caring for our parks. Grea read more

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We stayed at the Bass cabin. Best cabin in my opinion. Shade from 8am until sun went down. Cabin with the best views of the lake. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. We didn't want to leave and plan on coming back! read more

Roper Lake State Park - Lake view from our cabin's deck - RV Parks Near Me - Safford, Arizona

Small scenic fishing, boating, and swimming lake - mostly surrounded by cattails. There are several different camping options available - but all tend to be booked up. Day use does not include use of campground showers. The short hike up a mess is worth doing for a better view of the lake and area (in all directions). There is also a small fenced-in (off-leash) dog park. The hot tub marked on their park map looks like it stopped existing long ago.... read more

We reserved one of the cute cabins on Roper Lake and enjoyed our two days there. First the cabin. There are two rooms, pretty basic with a queen size bed and three twin beds, so they would easily accommodate a family. You need to bring your own bedding. Lighting was good, there was a ceiling fan to keep air circulating, the heater kept the rooms warm, there was a nice big window looking out over the water, and the counter was big enough to hold our coffee maker and cooking supplies. Outdoors there was a large picnic table, porch swing, fire pit, and a charcoal grill/sink/counter combo for cooking and cleanup. Be sure to bring all your cooking pans, utensils, plates, cups, and glasses. The bathrooms and showers were just a short walk away and were clean and well stocked. Or there were two very clean outhouses closer to the cabin we could use. It is just a short drive into Safford if you want to eat at a restaurant or forgot any supplies. We enjoyed relaxing by the water, taking hikes around the camping and lake areas, biking, and driving up the mountain toward Mt Graham. (Due to snow, the road was closed about 20 miles up, but we had fun walking in some snow!) We had rented a cabin a couple of years ago toward the end of April and it was a much busier season for the park, but we enjoyed that visit as well. We would recommend it if you want to get away for some R & R. No tv or radios provided. They do provide WiFi access, which was pretty decent overall, although maybe not as fast as we're used to at home. Our pass to Roper also got us entrance into nearby Dankworth State Park, which had some nice hiking areas, a lake, and an old Indian village/display accessible by a short hike. read more

I like it. No fish but dankworth is nearby and that can have fish. Overall nice. Amen

My three kids and I (16,15,9) rented the Lion cabin on April 1-3. Everything was amazing!! The Cabin was extremely clean and very well kept. Outside the cabin was clean, BBQ grill was spotless. Even the restrooms/showers were very clean. The Rangers and staff were so kind and helpful. I would recommend this place over and over again. We will definitely be coming back for years to come. Thank you for making our trip so special:) read more

Roper Lake State Park - Our Lion Cabin - RV Parks Near Me - Safford, Arizona

I appreciated my time here because it was quiet, clean and the area was interesting: hot springs, downtown safford, hikes around the park, Mt Graham-but I was disappointed in a few things. I talked with 3 people here: 2 campground hosts and a ranger and they didn't know why or how the springs came to be at the park and surrounding area. I am still laughing at the comment the ranger said "I don't question these things, I just enjoy them" mind you she had worked there for 4 years! Wow! The mineral springs hot tub was closed and the bigger issue was that the dump station was closed up until the day we left. Phew!! They said that happens regularly! Are you kidding me. As the #1 state park system in the country you leave the campers without a dump station. Anyway, hope this review suggests there are a few issues to officials they can improve. Thanks for the visit! read more

Definitely 4, 5 if there better areas for people who like to rough it. Summer fun swimming and hot mineral springs on cool days. Nearby spas and the farming town of Safford. Park is clean and well maintained. Great for the RV crowd. Sites are level and have electric and water. Dump station at park entrance. read more

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When here with family and the water omg needless to say we all came home with a rash every single one of us got swimmers itch and had to take meds for it we will never be going there again read more

We are still new here and went by to check this park out. We were VERY impressed; the park was very clean, camp spaces were spacious and clean as well as being very functional. The day use sections were also clean and all spots we saw had an awesome view. The park staff was friendly and helpful. My only concern was a yearly pass was VERY expensive for a community that has a lot of retired folks. ( no senior discount) you could use the park almost five multiple overnight stays before you even broke even! read more

I went to Roper once when I had first moved to Safford a few years back it was nice, clean and relatively quiet.

The campground is nice but the mineral spring may not be operational. We chose not to use the boathouse because not up to our standards of hot water etc. Rather pricy for a state park. read more

Great place to escape the heat! Plenty of spaces to set up for a relaxing day on the water and enjoy the cool Mountain View's. Bring your paddle board or your canoe or kayak as there are no motor boats allowed. read more

This lake is horrible. First off, had to wait a month to get a space (12) for 2 nights. I picked #12 because the freakin map showed it next to the lake thinking we could keep our small 12" plastic boat tied up at our camp site for early fishing in the morning....WRONG. There may have been water near that space 10+ years ago, but not now as it was so overgrown that it looked as thick as an Alder patch in deep Alaska. Total joke. So we were limited to taking our boat to the ramp every time we wanted to fish...total pain. Now for the actual lake conditions. REALLY BAD. The cat tails have been let to absolutely take over the entire lake and the algae in the water was so bad you could not throw a line out without getting snagged EVERY time. I could not believe this "park" has let the lake get to this condition. My suggestion was to get the outdoor prison work crews (there are several near by) to tackle this lake as it is obvious our user fee's are going to pay the salaries of the people "working" there. Even the elderly volunteers did not know how deep the lake was nor where the deepest part of the lake was. They knew nothing. Needless to say, the fishing was horrible. Yes the lake water level was about 5' low, but that does not account for the lousy conditions of everything else. I only live 1 hour away and will NEVER go back there again. Real shame. read more

Roper lake is small, but clean and beautiful. We stayed in a park cabin for the first time. It smelled like pine and was roomier than we expected. The cabin had electricity and air conditioning. It had two grills, a fire ring, a cement "counter" for preparing food, water, a picnic table, and a sturdy porch swing. The view of Mt. Graham was spectacular. The park features a natural hot spring hot tub which I thought was adorable, but I didn't get a chance to take a dip because it was always crowded. There are reeds growing all around the lake, which apparently makes for great fishing, although we didn't catch anything. The bullfrogs croak all night long and the bugs are a little out of control if you sit anywhere near a light, but overall it was a pleasant stay. Other campers with their blaring radios were annoying, but when you camp close to others you have to expect someone will just HAVE to do it. The rangers and volunteers at the park were outstanding! Everyone was cheerful, helpful, and knowledgeable. The ranger had Jr Ranger booklets for us before we could even ask. When my boys finished them, the gentleman who reviewed their work really took his time and listened to what they had to say and answered their questions. read more

Se were visiting the area and decided to take a drive around the park. It is a nice camping park with a public hot spring and camp sites. Very well maintained and on a nice little lake. Has some cabins and a nice beach too. read more

We stayed here for three nights in the Cottonwood loop. We have a small travel trailer. This sites are huge and have nice gravel pads. Hookups were awesome and affordable. This lake is nice and actually pretty warm. The campground is clean and the bathrooms are awesome with free showers. The warm hotsprings are cool. We tried them out and had the whole place to ourselves. The only issue we had were bugs! Watch out for an infestation of bugs at night! We were eaten alive by mosquitoes. Otherwise we had a great time relaxing and enjoying the lake and scenery. read more

GREAT place to camp or rent one of the cute cabins. Natural spring hot tub leaves skin soft ..even my elbows!! read more

This place isn't worth your time nor money. The lake is actually disgusting, though you can argue the green water is natural due to the plants, but from my 20 years of going there, I can say there is much more in that water. I understand the it is a State Park and people can't exactly get out there every day, but there is not excuse for the state of those bathrooms, at all. I think those in charge of the place shouldn't have spent the money on the ATV's and instead used it to fix some of the many issues that span the place. And assuming that the vehicles are meant for easier transportation, why is it that the rangers never seem to be around when they need to be, like say, when someone is getting harassed by a drunk guy right there next to kids on your beach area. At this point you should just go to Cluff Poads. read more

Spent Memorial Day here this year! (2010) Lots of nice families here... but not over crowded. Shade at the swimming area. Water was warm and very clear. I could see my feet on the bottom. It was a wonderful visit. I loved it so much my family and I are going back for two days and this time we are renting a cabin! I can hardly wait!!! This time we are going to let our 5 year-old fish, too! I will post pictures and a new review after our two day visit. read more