Gila Campground
Open year-round. Park gates operate 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily with closure at 9:00 p.m. Water shutdown scheduled May 18-19, 2026 for repairs with portable toilets provided. Check-in at 2:00 p.m., check-out at noon. Stays limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 5 at 5:44PM MST until August 5 at 6:15PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
At 544 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Safford Regional Airport, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Safford, Thatcher, Solomon, San Jose, Safford Regional Airport, Roper Lake State Park, Pima, Central, Swift Trail Junction and Frye Mesa Dam. This includes the following highways... Route 191 between mile markers 113 and 145...and between mile markers 148 and 151...and between mile markers 171 and 174. Route 70 between mile markers 314 and 356.
Flood Advisory issued August 5 at 5:19PM MST until August 5 at 6:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern Graham County in southeastern Arizona... * WHEN...Until 645 PM MST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 519 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Graham County. - This includes the following highways... Route 191 between mile markers 93 and 106. Route 266 between mile markers 105 and 110. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Gila Campground provides a rustic lakeside camping experience at Roper Lake State Park, situated at the base of Mount Graham in southeast Arizona's Graham County. The campground features five non-electric tent sites, eight shoreline camping cabins with lake views, and a 14-site group camping area equipped with a large ramada, BBQ grills, and a communal fire ring. Each non-electric site comes with a fire ring and picnic table, with water spigots available at most sites. Roper Lake State Park encompasses a 30-acre lake stocked with largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, and rainbow trout seasonally. The park offers swimming at a designated beach, kayaking, bird watching, and hiking trails. A natural hot spring-fed stone tub provides a unique soaking experience. Modern restroom and shower facilities with hot water are accessible to all registered campers at no additional charge. The park includes a visitor center with a camp store selling fishing equipment, bait, books, and supplies. An RV dump station near the park entrance is available exclusively to registered campers. A fully fenced dog park allows pets to exercise off-leash, though pets must remain leashed elsewhere and are prohibited at the swimming beach.
Directions
From Safford, travel 6 miles south on US 191. Turn west onto Roper Lake Road and continue 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 | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $25 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 63ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (928) 428-6760 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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