Roper Lake State Park

Camping & RV Sites

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You may reserve your campsite online 24-hours a day or call the Reservation Center at (877) MY-PARKS seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST.

Important note: At this park, the entrance gate is closed nightly at 9 p.m.

Hacienda Campground: 20 sites with water and electric (20/30 amp). Each site includes fire rings and picnic tables. Hacienda campground has a bathroom with hot showers near the entrance of the campground. Most sites will accommodate a vehicle length of up to 45 feet and are a mix of pull-through and back-in sites.

Cottonwood Campground: 25 sites with water and electric hookup sites (20/30/50 amp). Each site includes fire rings, picnic tables, and a small shade Ramada. Cottonwood campground has a bathroom with hot showers. Most sites will accommodate a vehicle length of up to 45 feet and are back-in only.

Roper Lake has two shower buildings located in the campgrounds. These buildings are handicap accessible and have hot running water. There is no extra fee to use the showers for registered campers. They are open year-round.

Roper Lake State Park has modern, clean, handicap accessible restrooms in the Visitor Center. There are also two restroom/shower buildings in the campgrounds that provide easy access for park users.

Park Rules

• Day use entrance fee is valid for both Roper Lake SP and Dankworth Pond for the same day.
• Park is open daily. Entrance gate is closed at 9 p.m.
• Damaging or removing the natural rocks, vegetation, or public property is prohibited.
• Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after. Pets are not allowed at the swimming beach.
• Glass containers are prohibited on the day-use island .
• Camping permitted in designated sites only.
• Maximum stay length in a state park is 14 consecutive nights within a 30 day period.
• Ramada hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
• Generator hours are 8 a.m.-10 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. This includes idling vehicles.
• Showers are for registered campers only!
• Quiet hours are 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. NO loud music, public address systems, or nuisance noise at any time.
• Park fees are per vehicle, unless in-tow. Vehicles arriving before 7 a.m. (Arizona time) must pay for the previous night.
• Limit two vehicles per site or cabin at anytime. A third vehicle may be allowed if approved by the park manager. Day use vehicles will have to park in the day use areas if over the limit on vehicles.
• Do not hang rope, wire or cords on trees.
• No site saving for others; violators are subject to eviction.
• All gray water must be contained.
• No washing RVs or vehicles in the park.
• Discharging firearms within the park is a crime! This includes BB and pellet guns. The use of a bow is only allowed when fishing for carp. All Game and Fish rules must be followed in this use.
• Packages and mail will not be accepted for guests staying at the park.
• Camping Cabin checkout is 10 a.m. Check-in is 3 p.m.
• Campsite checkout is 12 noon. Check-in is 2 p.m.
• Campers arriving prior to 12 noon on the day of arrival will be charged the park entrance fee.
• Please note: campers occupying an electric campsite will be charged the electric campsite fee.
• Gathering of firewood of any type is prohibited.
• Vehicles must remain on paved surfaces at all times.
• Sewage dump station is available to registered campers only.
• Gas-powered boats are prohibited.
• The use of minnows as bait is prohibited.