Roper Lake State Park

Roper Lake State Park
Roper Lake view northeast–Gila Mountainsat Safford
Roper Lake State Park in Arizona
Location	Madrean Sky Islands, Pinaleño Mountains,Arizona, United States
Coordinates	32°45′21″N109°42′17″W
Area	338 acres (137 ha)
Elevation	3,130 ft (950 m)
Established	1972
Visitors	53,433 (in 2022)
Governing body	Arizona State Parks

Roper Lake
Roper Lake
Location	Graham County,Arizona,United States
Coordinates	32°45′21″N109°42′17″W
Type	reservoir
Primary inflows	hot spring
Basincountries	United States
Surface area	32 acres (13 ha)
Average depth	20 ft (6.1 m)
Surface elevation	3,000 ft (910 m)

Roper Lake State Parkis astate parkofArizona,surrounding 32-acre (130,000 m²)Roper Lake.The park is located offU.S. Route 191,5 miles (8.0 km) south ofSafford,at theGila RiverandValley.

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 ahot 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 theskyislandPinaleño Mountainsrange, includingMount Graham.

In another part of the park isDankworth Pond,located about 3 miles (4.8 km) south. This 15-acre (61,000 m²) pond also offers fishing, a picnic area, and hiking trails.

Fish species

• Rainbow Trout
• Largemouth Bass
• Sunfish
• Channel Catfish

References

• Information and Education Division (2007),Arizona Fishin' Holes,Phoenix, AZ:Arizona Game and Fish Department

External links

• Roper Lake State Park
• Arizona Fishing Locations Map
• Arizona Boating Locations Facilities MapArchivedJuly 16, 2008, at theWayback Machine