Roper Lake State Park
Enjoy Roper Lake's natural stone hot tub, excellent swimming, day use island, beach and peaceful campsites.
After a long day of driving or hiking, the natural hot springs at Roper Lake State Park are inviting and invigorating. Enjoy desert vegetation, an accessible fishing dock, and stunning views of Mount Graham. Roper Lake is stocked with Largemouth bass and Rainbow trout; it’s a great place for kids to catch their first fish. Boats are limited to small electric motors, creating ideal conditions for a sail board or a canoe. Enjoy five miles of trails in the park and nearby Dankworth Pond. Take advantage of excellent birdwatching and glimpse Gamble’s quail and heron. The park’s camping cabins offer an easy, fun camping experience.
Roper Lake has 30 lake surface acres, a boat ramp, natural stone hot tub, a swimming beach, a day use island with picnic tables and grills, camping cabins, and campgrounds. Reservations are available for camping cabins and
select campsites.
On-Going Events
Desert Fishing With Sammy: Thursday – Monday at 10 am. Park Ranger Sammy Gomez will teach attendees the fine art of fishing. Kids under 14 do not need a fishing license; anyone 14 and older a valid fishing license is required. Bring fishing pole and tackle box. RSVP if you wish to attend.
Heart Healthy Walks: Daily. Approximately 2-mile walk led by park staff. Discuss history of the park. Meet at visitor center and bring plenty of water and comfortable shoes.
Western Region
- Alamo Lake
- Buckskin Mountain
- Cattail Cove
- Lake Havasu
- River Island
- Yuma Quartermaster Depot
- Yuma Territorial Prison
Northern Region
- Dead Horse Ranch
- Fort Verde
- Homolovi Ruins
- Jerome
- Red Rock
- Riordan Mansion
- Slide Rock
- Verde River Greenway
Eastern Region
- Boyce Thompson Arboretum
- Catalina
- Fool Hollow Lake
- Lost Dutchman
- Lyman Lake
- McFarland
- Oracle
- Tonto Natural Bridge
Southern Region