Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur U...

(Park near Jim Chapman Lake)


Website: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/cooper-lake

County

State

Texas

Address

1690 FM 3505
Sulpher Springs, TX 75482

Phone

(903) 945-5256

Latitude

33.29020

Longitude

-95.65893

Description

Cooper Lake State Park is a Texas State Park about three miles south of Cooper, Texas. The park is situated on Jim Chapman Lake, formerly known as Cooper Lake.

Things to Do

Featured activities include camping, fishing, water skiing, picnicking, boating, swimming (unsupervised), hiking, bird watching, nature study, fun and educational nature programs, and tours.

The South Sulphur Unit offers equestrian camping and horseback riding trails: Riders are rewarded with panoramic views of the lake, rides through forest shade and many opportunities to view wildlife while riding the Buggy Whip Equestrian Trail. This trail covers nearly 600 acres and over 10 miles. The trail is accessible from all sites in the Buggy Whip camping area. All camping sites have 10'X 55' concrete pads, back-in spaces with water and electricity, a table, a fire-ring, a lantern post and a 20-foot tether cable for the horses. Parking is available for day-use equestrian visitors. Visitors must provide their own horses.

Equipment Rentals

The South Sulphur Unit rents canoes.

Ranger Programs

The park offers a variety of educational opportunities, including birding and orienteering workshops.


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