Prescribed burns are planned during this timeframe (September-April), depending on weather and other factors. Prescribed fire operations and associated smoke may impact your visit. Some camping areas, lodging facilities, trails, and day-use areas may be closed for public safety. Contact the park to learn how this may affect your stay.
Equestrian trails may close due to wet weather or poor conditions. Please contact the park prior to arrival for current information.
When traveling to either the Cooper Lake State Park Doctors Creek Unit or South Sulphur Unit, please check the Texas Department of Transportation's website or call 1-800-452-9292 for road closures as State Highway 71 (SH71) often closes when it rains.
The Sunset Cove and Eagle Point piers are closed due to flood damage.
If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park.
DAY USE FEE:
$5 per day, per person 13 and older.
OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
Park does not have a gate.
This park is on the south side of the lake. It is the park closer to the city of Sulphur Springs.
ACTIVITY FEE INFORMATION:
Activity Use fee of $2 per person day or overnight.
Interpretive Programs are available. Check with the park for details.
PARK PHONE NUMBER: 903-945-5256
Notes
There is no gate; no gate code is necessary for entry.
Day Use Areas close at 10 p.m. Contact the park prior to 5pm for Day Use late arrival instructions. A list of fees and instructions for the Self-Pay process are posted at the Self-Pay Station at the Park Headquarters. Please only use self-pay if you possess correct change. An occupied sites list is posted on the kiosk; it will not reflect any sites occupied after the office closes. You may set up in an unoccupied/unmarked campsite. All customers arriving after-hours must register at the Park Headquarters by 9am the next morning.
FOR SCREENED SHELTER/CABIN:
Cabin assignments will be posted at the Headquarters. The door will be unlocked and the key left inside. All customers arriving after-hours must register at the Park Headquarters by 9am the next morning.
