Recreation Site
Roper Lake State Park
Lakeside camping and cabins minutes from town
A 338-acre Arizona State Parks property with a 30-acre spring-fed lake, campground, rental cabins, a swim beach, and Dankworth Pond — roughly 48,000 visitors a year. Bass and catfish fishing, swimming, paddleboarding, and 5 miles of scenic trails. Note: the park’s natural hot spring tubs are permanently closed with no reopening plans; campground RV sites offer water/electric hookups with a separate dump station, not true full hookups.
Good to know
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.
What is Dankworth Village?
Located at the Dankworth Pond unit of Roper Lake State Park, Dankworth Village is a fascinating outdoor field exhibit. It features replicated dwellings and activity areas that depict the daily life of the Southwest’s early indigenous inhabitants from prehistoric times through Spanish contact, making it a fantastic educational detour for families.