Cooper Lake State Park

Cooper Lake State Park located 90 minutes northeast of Dallas features shores of Jim Chapman Lake, formerly known as Cooper Lake. The state park includes two separate units; Doctors Creek located on the north side of the lake and South Sulphur located on the south side of the lake. Both units offer land and water recreational activities. The lake offers swimming, boating, paddle, and fishing opportunities. Visitors can bring own boat or kayak, or rent at park store. Other things to do include hike, bike, camp, ride horse, nature study, stargaze, and picnicking.

Cooper Lake State Park Doctors Creek Unit Trails

• Cedar Creek Trail - North Loop (0.6 mile)
• Cedar Creek Trail - South Loop (0.5 mile)
• Cedar Creek Trail - East Loop (1.3 mile)
• Cedar Creek Trail - West Loop (0.6 mile)

Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit Trails

• Honey Creek Interpretive Trail (0.3 mile)
• Rabbit Run (1.0 mile)
• Pioneer Pass (1.5 mile)
• Little Bluestem Loop (3.2 miles)
• Coyote Run Trail (4.6 miles round trip)
• Lonesome Dove Loop (4.8 miles)

Cooper Lake State Park Address

1690 FM 3505
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482

Phone: (903) 945-5256

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Cooper Lake State Park Things To Do

• Hiking
• Biking
• Camping
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Boating
• Paddle
• Picnicking
• Bird Watch

Cooper Lake State Park Admission

Adult: $5
Child 12 Years and Under: Free