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Roper Lake State Park

Its 50 sites are reservable through Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations, camping costs $50 electric, $30 water only, $25 non-electric per night, and it is open year-round. Roper Lake State Park is a State Park campground near Safford, Arizona.

Reservable: Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations

State Park · Safford, Arizona

Roper Lake, near Safford, Arizona, USARoper LakeRoper Lake with the Pinaleno Mountains behind, June 2009
Roper Lake, near Safford, Arizona, USARoper LakeRoper Lake with the Pinaleno Mountains behind, June 20091 / 3

Roper Lake, near Safford, Arizona, USA. Photo: Kfasimpaur, Public domain

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
Some sites
Max RV length
45 ft

Mount Graham views and trout: The lake sits in the shadow of Mount Graham, and the agency says its varied sportfish population is stocked with rainbow trout in winter and spring. (azstateparks.com)

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations Book a site
Fee
$50 electric, $30 water only, $25 non-electric per night
Entrance fee
Included in camping; $10 (1 person) or $20 (2-4) per vehicle if arriving before noon
Booking window
Up to 365 days ahead, and at least one day ahead
Cancellations
$20 cancellation fee; canceling after 2 p.m. the day before check-in also forfeits one night. $3.60 reservation fee is non-refundable.

Source: azstateparks.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
50
Hookups
Some sites , up to 50 amp
Max RV length
45 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: azstateparks.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 consecutive nights in a 30-day period
Quiet hours
9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Source: azstateparks.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
3,128 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

32.7539, -109.7061 in Graham. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Roper Lake State Park is open year-round .

Source: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Roper Lake State Park?
Sites at Roper Lake State Park are reserved through Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations (https://azstateparks.com/reserve/roper-lake/camping/). Booking window: Up to 365 days ahead, and at least one day ahead.
How much does it cost to camp at Roper Lake State Park?
Camping at Roper Lake State Park costs $50 electric, $30 water only, $25 non-electric per night.
Is there a separate entrance fee at Roper Lake State Park?
Yes. The entrance fee is Included in camping; $10 (1 person) or $20 (2-4) per vehicle if arriving before noon, on top of the $50 electric, $30 water only, $25 non-electric per night camping fee.
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Roper Lake State Park?
$20 cancellation fee; canceling after 2 p.m. the day before check-in also forfeits one night. $3.60 reservation fee is non-refundable.
How many campsites does Roper Lake State Park have?
Roper Lake State Park has 50 campsites.
Does Roper Lake State Park have RV hookups?
Some sites at Roper Lake State Park have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 45 feet and there is a dump station.
Is there drinking water at Roper Lake State Park?
Yes, Roper Lake State Park has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Roper Lake State Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Roper Lake State Park.
When is Roper Lake State Park open?
Roper Lake State Park is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Roper Lake State Park?
The stay limit at Roper Lake State Park is 14 consecutive nights in a 30-day period.
Are generators allowed at Roper Lake State Park?
Yes, outside quiet hours (9 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Roper Lake State Park?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon at Roper Lake State Park. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Roper Lake State Park?
Roper Lake State Park is managed by the state park system.

Around Roper Lake State Park

fishypedia.com · 2.3 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Dankworth Pond, whose mapped center point is 2.3 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Dankworth Pond fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Roper Lake State Park, in a straight line: Gillard Hot Springs (hot spring, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Reservable: Arizona State Parks & Trails reservations $50 electric, $30 water only, $25 non-electric per night
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