Dankworth Pond

Dankworth Pond SP https://azstateparks.com/dankworth-pond/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dankworth_Pond Dankworth Ponds is a sub-unit of Roper Lake located three miles south of Roper. The park itself is compromised of 150 acres of land surrounding a 15-acre pond. At one time there were actually several ponds on the property. The ponds were originally used for commercial catfish farming by the Dankworth family. The property opened as a part of Roper Lake State Park in 1982. The pond is now home to bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and trout. Aside from fish calling the pond home, waterfowl, migratory birds, and a lot of other wildlife are also found in the area.

Nearby Parks Hiking Trails Park Rules If you’re having a great time here, don’t forget to visit one of the two nearby state parks! Roper Lake State Park (3 miles) There are 30 lake surface acres, a boat ramp, a swimming beach, a day use island with picnic tables and grills, camping cabins, and campgrounds. Reservations are available for campsites, camping cabins, group campgrounds, and group ramadas. Boats are limited to small electric motors, creating ideal conditions for a sailboard, kayak, or canoe. (928) 428-6760 Kartchner Caverns State Park (86 miles) “Arizona’s Best Attraction” as voted by USA Today’s 2017 Reader’s Poll, this hidden jewel features cave formations found nowhere else in the world. Take the Throne Room tour and see the five-story formation Kubla Khan! (520) 586-4100 Dos Arroyos Trail: A 1.75-mile loop trail that begins at the east end of the pond and leads to the Dankworth Village Trail. Dankworth Village Trail: A 0.4-mile trail that leads to Dankworth Village and connects the Dos Arroyos Trail to the Far Loop Trail. Far Loop Trail: A 0.3-mile loop trail that leads to a riparian habitat for many plant and animal species. General Rules • Do not litter! “Leave no trace” and pack out what you bring in, or use the trash receptacles provided in the park. • Drive your vehicle only on designated paved surfaces. Park only in designated parking areas. Do not park on the side of the road. • Stay on designated trails. Cutting trails degrades habitat and harms the landscape. • Do not use glass containers in the park. • All of our parks adhere to firearm and hunting regulations. Please familiarize yourself with this information. Fires • Keep fires in grills or designated state parks fire rings. Never leave fires unattended! • Do not gather firewood in the parks. Firewood is for sale in most park stores. • Fireworks are not permitted in state parks. • Be “fire smart” and check fire restrictions at azstateparks.com/fire-safety. Pets • Keep your pets on a maximum six-foot leash at all times. Pets must be attended at all times. • Pick up after your pet. • For additional information related to pets, visit our website or ask park staff. The rules of this park are not limited to the rules listed above. Additional park rules may be found at azstateparks.com. DANKWORTH POND Dankworth Village The Dos Arroyos Trail leads to a recreated Native American village. This village contains replicas of dwellings, grinding stones, roasting pits, and other tools and artifacts used by a variety of southwestern native people. The village demonstrates the changing lifestyles starting with prehistoric peoples and going through to Mogollon tribes. This part of the park is located on property managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and is operated through joint efforts between BLM and Arizona State Parks & Trails. This area is often used to educate local school groups about Native American history. 01/22 Established 1957 Dankworth Pond State Park Dankworth Pond is 150 acres of land surrounding a 15-acre pond. The park was once a fish hatchery for raising catfish. It has picnic ramadas, trails, and a playground. The pond is home to bass, bluegill, catfish, and trout. Waterfowl, migratory birds, and other wildlife can be found near the pond. Thank you for visiting! 8600 US-191, Safford, AZ 85546 (928) 428-6760 | 1-877-MYPARKS azstateparks.com/dankworth-pond AZStateParks Like/Follow/Watch us on: 1-877-MYPARKS | azstateparks.com Fishing Catch the limit of bass, bluegill, catfish, and trout. A valid Arizona fishing license is required for anglers 10 years and older. The park has a fishing dock. Wildlife Viewing Dankworth Pond is an excellent place for bird watching. Species commonly seen are Gambel’s quails, redwing blackbirds, yellow headed blackbirds, great horned owls, cardinals, flycatchers, kingfishers, mallard ducks, grebes, egrets, herons, and mergansers. 317 0 DA 3200 O ! ! DV _ ! Dank worth L " 3 ! ! 3 3 ! 3 ! Replica Indian O Village ! Dwellings DL |! ! l DV DV ! ! n Da To Roper Lake State Park 3.3mi 5.3km ? ake R! d i ! 3 ! 320 0 O! ! ! kw To Safford 8mi 13km O ! o rth FL 5 ! Po 5 ! nd ! 5 ! ! DA _! ! ¯ FL ! 3230 3220 DL 0 0 0.025 0.05 0.05 Kilometers 0.1 0.1 Miles Contour Interval 10 Feet Created by: ASPT GIS Team Date: 4/11/2019 ¯ ! Amphitheater i ! Parking _ ! Restroom | ! Canoe & Kayak Launch 5 ! Picnic Table ! Junction ? ! Contact Station O ! Point of Interest " Trailhead l ! Fishing Dock 3 ! Ramada Trail Trail Code Trail Name DL DV DA FL Dankworth Pond Loop Dankworth Village Dos Arroyos Far Loop Length One Way mi km 0.5 0.8 0.4 0.6 0.6 1.0 0.3 0.4 

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