Cooper State Park South Sulphur, TX

June 8, 2026 - The Sunset Cove Day-use Area is closed through early summer 2026. Construction will be underway on a replacement fishing pier and other upgrades.

April 10, 2026 - Trail Alerts: Several trails have been affected by recent heavy rains.
* The equestrian trails at the South Sulphur Unit are partially closed due to storm damage at the Finley Creek crossing.
* Lonesome Dove Loop, Rabbit run, and Pioneer Pass are inaccessible and closed.
* Little Bluestem remains open for hikers and equestrian users, but access may vary depending on weather conditions. Please call the park for further information.

September 11, 2025 - Due to low lake levels the Honey Creek boat ramp at the South Sulphur unit is closed. The boat ramps at South Sulphur in Gulls Bluff, Tira Satellite boat ramp, and Doctors Creek at Lone Pine remain open.

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 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.

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.