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 an excellent 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