Cottonwood Campground
Open year-round. Water shutoff scheduled for May 18-19, 2026 for repairs; restrooms and showers will be closed during this time with portable toilets provided. Park gates close at 9 p.m. and reopen in the morning. Reservations available online at azstateparks.com or by phone.
Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 12:25PM MST until May 17 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 151, 152, 153 and 154. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 11 PM MST Sunday. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop or are ongoing will have the potential to spread rapidly.
About
Cottonwood Campground is one of three lakeside campgrounds at Roper Lake State Park, located six miles south of Safford in Graham County. The campground offers 25 back-in sites, each equipped with water and electric hookups supporting 20, 30, or 50 amp service. Every site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and individual shade ramada, making it comfortable for extended stays in the desert heat. The park provides modern amenities including two shower buildings with hot water at no extra charge for registered campers, flush restrooms that are ADA accessible, and a sewage dump station near the park entrance. A visitor center houses a small store selling fishing equipment, bait, souvenirs, and basic supplies. The fully fenced dog park accommodates campers traveling with pets. Roper Lake offers a natural swimming beach, fishing for bass, catfish, and trout, and non-motorized boating. The nearby Dankworth Pond provides additional fishing opportunities. Mt. Graham rises to the south, offering cooler temperatures and hiking within a short drive. The park operates year-round with gates closing at 9 p.m. nightly.
Directions
From Safford, take US-191 south for approximately 6 miles to East Roper Lake Road. Turn left and follow the road to the park entrance at 101 East Roper Lake Road, Safford, AZ 85546.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 68ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 428-6760 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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