Safford, Arizona

Safford is a small city and county seat of Graham County, Arizona. Southwest of Safford you will find the Pinaleno Mountains. The climate in the area is warm high desert, and the temperatures are a lot higher than most of the places in East Arizona. Just 6.1 miles South of the city’s center you will find Roper Lake State Park. It is a stunning natural attraction where you can follow the well-maintained hiking trails, do some bird watching or fishing, and even enjoy a hot bath at the Park’s hot spring. For those who are fond of observing the stars, the Mount Graham International Observatory (7.8 miles South) is a must-see. Regarding your accommodation in the area, there are plenty of quality discount hotels that you can pick. Two of the best options seem to be Quality Inn & Suites Safford and Comfort Inn & Suites Safford (both 0.2 miles from city’s center). They have gathered very positive reviews on various travel platforms.