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What outdoor recreation is available at Roper Lake State Park?

Roper Lake State Park comprises a 30-acre lake within a 338-acre park. Visitors can enjoy bass and catfish fishing, swimming, paddleboarding, and 5 miles of scenic trails. The park also manages the nearby Dankworth Pond unit for family-friendly fishing and birdwatching. Note: the park’s natural hot spring tubs are permanently closed with no reopening plans.

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