Roper Lake State Park
Roper Lake State Park is a public recreation area of Arizona, United States, surrounding Roper Lake. It is surrounded by the sky island Pinaleño Mountains range, which include Mount Graham. The state park is located off U.S. Route 191, south of Safford, at the Gila River and Valley.
History
Originally developed as a private recreation area in the 1960s, Roper Lake became state-owned when the Arizona Game and Fish Commission acquired it in 1969. The land for the park, formerly a ranch, was purchased by the state in 1972 in order to construct a reservoir. The park opened to the public in 1975.Features
The park includes a boat ramp, beach for swimming, picnic area, campground, cabins, and 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.Dankworth Pond State Park, located south, includes a fishing pond, picnic area, and kayaking.