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.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 25 at 11:10AM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures ranging between 104 to 111 degrees and low temperatures 79 to 85 degrees. Major HeatRisk is expected today and then widespread Major to Extreme HeatRisk Wednesday through Saturday. * WHERE...Pinal County, Tohono O'odham Nation, Tucson Metro Area, Upper Gila River Valley, and Western Pima County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
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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