State Park

Dankworth Pond State Park

Graham County, Arizona
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
$10 per vehicleAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Dogs allowed
Camping
None listed
Official site
azstateparks.com(928) 428-6760

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Dankworth Pond State Park is a park in Graham County, about 6 miles southeast of Thatcher.

The park supports historic sites, swimming, boating, wildlife watching, and fishing.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
Day useDaily6 a.m. – 8 p.m.Oct 1 – Apr 30
Daily4:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.Oct 1 – Apr 30
Visitor centerDaily8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.—
Official wording

Park is open year-round

Day use hours, Oct.-April: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. May-Sept. 4:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Visitor Center/Park Store: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily

Visitor Center/Park Store: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Phoenix).

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
Per vehicle (1 person)$10
Per vehicle (2-4 person)$20
Individual/bicycle$5 · walk-in
Official wording

Per vehicle (1 person): $10.00 Per vehicle (2-4 person): $20.00 Individual/bicycle: $5.00

Arizona park passes

  • Annual Day Use Pass — $200. Day-use access for up to four people at state parks across Arizona (with listed exceptions) Details
  • 100% Military Disabled Veterans pass — Free. Free day-use for 100% service-connected disabled veterans and up to three accompanying adults Details
  • Active duty / retired / service-disabled veteran discount — 50% off day-use. Day-use entrance discount (not tours or special fees) Details

From the Arizona state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
Arizona State Parks reservations (Tyler Technologies; reached via azstateparks.com/reserve/)
Phone
(877) 697-2757

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Pets

Dogs allowed

Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after. • Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after.

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Things to do

Wildlife viewing and birdingHikingHistoric sites and toursSwimmingFishingBoating

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic areas
  • Visitor center

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Accessibility

The park has a modern, handicap accessible restroom.

Official accessibility information

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Rules and permits

Park Rules

  • Day use entrance fee is valid for both Roper Lake SP and Dankworth Pond for the same day.
  • Damaging or removing the natural rocks, vegetation, or public property is prohibited.
  • Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after.
  • Gathering of firewood of any type is prohibited.
  • Vehicles must remain on paved surfaces at all times.
  • Gas-powered boats are prohibited.
  • The use of minnows as bait is prohibited.

Agency Rules & Regulations

Getting there

Address
8600 US-191
Safford, AZ 85546
Nearest town
Thatcher — about 6 mi southeast (straight line)
Coordinates
32.7391, -109.7227
Phone
(928) 428-6760

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Nearby state parks

Roper Lake State Park
1.6 mi northeast (straight line)
Oracle State Park
59.4 mi west (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

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