Gila Valley (Safford area), Arizona
Roper Lake State Park Hot Spring
Roper Lake State Park near Safford once had a small stone hot tub fed by a natural spring. Arizona State Parks lists the hot tub as permanently closed, though the park is open for camping and fishing.
ClosedHot tub permanently closed; the state park itself remains openLast checked November 2026
- Getting there
- Drive up (state park)
- Stay the night
- State park campground and cabins
- Managed by
- Arizona State Parks and Trails
In any natural hot spring, keep your head above the water. Health officials advise it because of a rare amoeba that can enter through the nose.
New to hot springs? A slow soak is a five-step way to enjoy the water safely.
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Warm water, closer to home
No hot spring nearby?
Warm-water sessions at your own pool, or your community’s, in and around Flagstaff, by request. And there are small water practices you can do at home, in a bath.