Roper Lake State Park Hot Spring
Appearance
Roper Lake State Park Hot Spring | |
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Roper Lake | |
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Location | Safford, Arizona |
Coordinates | 32°45′11″N 109°42′29″W / 32.753°N 109.708°W |
Elevation | 3,100 feet |
Type | hot artesian well |
Temperature | 99°F |
Roper Lake State Park Hot Spring is a single geothermal mineral spring in Roper Lake State Park, Safford, Arizona.[1][2]
Water profile
[edit]The hot mineral water emerges from the ground at 99 °F.[1]
Location
[edit]The hot springs are located in the State Park which offers camping, cabins, swimming, hiking and fishing. They are handicapped accessible, with railings, and one can drive a vehicle up to the spring.[3] About eight people can fit in the single rock and concrete pool.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Gersh-Young, Marjorie (2010). Hot Springs and Hot Pools of the Southwest. Santa Cruz, CA: Aqua Thermal. p. 133. ISBN 1-890880-09-4.
- ^ Whitton, Christine. "Spend a Day at Roper Lake State Park". Arizona Foothills Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
- ^ "Roper Lake State Park Hot Springs". Ultimate Hot Spring Guide. Retrieved March 9, 2020.