Safford (Arizona)

Safford is a mining town in the Mogollon Rim in Eastern Arizona. Freeport-McMoRan is the largest area employer. For visitors the primary interest is in the numerous recreational opportunities nearby, as well as the annual Salsa Fest.

Get in
The only access is by car. Highway 70 provides access from the northwest from Globe, and from the southeast from Lordsburg, New Mexico. Highway 191 connects Safford with I-10 in the south, a short distance east of Willcox.

Get around
Safford is bisected by Highway 70, also known as Thatcher Boulevard. There is no public transportation, so a car is essential.

Hot springs
The area is home to several hot springs, with water temperatures reaching 106°F/41°C. The hot springs at Roper Lake State Park (see listing above) is closed.



Lodging
Most hotels are distributed along Highway 70 within Safford and neighboring Thatcher, including branches of several national chains.