Roper Lake State Park is a state park of Arizona, surrounding 32-acre (130,000Â m2) Roper Lake. The park is located off U.S. Route 191, 5 miles (8.0Â km) 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 natural stone hot tub, a beach for swimming, a picnic area, a campground, and cabins. 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 miles (4.8Â km) south. This 15-acre (61,000Â m2) pond also offers fishing, a picnic area, and hiking trails.
Fish speciesEdit
- Rainbow Trout
- Largemouth Bass
- Sunfish
- Channel Catfish
ReferencesEdit
- Arizona Fishin' Holes, Phoenix, AZ: Arizona Game and Fish Department, 2007Â
External linksEdit
- Roper Lake State Park
- Arizona Fishing Locations Map
- Arizona Boating Locations Facilities Map
