Cooper Lake

T E X A S S T A T E P A R K S South Sulphur COOPER LAKE STATE PARK PRAIRIES AND LAKES South Sulphur CO O P E R LAKE STATE PA RK South Sulphur, one of the two units of Cooper Lake State Park, offers a great variety of water and land recreation. With 2,560 acres and more than 25 miles of shoreline, visitors can enjoy the park’s spectacular scenery by boat, foot or on horseback, or just relax and enjoy breathtaking sunsets over a 19,300-acre lake. Experiencing the great outdoors ranges from “roughing it” in a cabin with central heat and air, to primitive camping beneath the stars. Wildlife observation can be very rewarding with sightings of bald eagles, white pelicans, wild turkey, waterfowl, white-tailed deer, squirrels, raccoons and beavers. Camping: Sites with water/electricity; walk-in water-only sites; equestrian sites with water/electricity; screened shelters; shelters with amenities. Cabins: Central heat and air-conditioning, each with full bath, kitchen and patio (sleep 4). Picnicking: Group picnic pavilion; playground; also tables with grills overlooking lake. Fishing: Fish-cleaning tables; lighted piers; good catches of Florida largemouth bass, hybrid striped bass, catfish, crappie. Boating: Six-lane and two-lane boat ramps. Swimming: Designated sandy beach (unsupervised). Trails: 11-mile equestrian trail and 5-mile hiking trail. Self-guided nature trail. Wildlife Observation: Excellent opportunities to see birds and mammals. Texas State Parks Store: T-shirts, caps, gifts; also ice. Cooper South Sulphur 71 Unit – Cooper Lake State Park 24 71 Commerce 19 30 271 154 30 Mount Pleasant Sulphur Springs Located in Hopkins County; 14 miles northwest of Sulphur Springs on the southern shores of Cooper Lake; accessible via State Hwy. 154, F.M. 71 and F.M. 3505. www.texasstateparks.org Rates and reservations, (512) 389-8900. For information only, (800) 792-1112. South Sulphur– Cooper Lake SP 1690 F.M. 3505, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 (903) 945-5256 In accordance with Texas State Depository Law, this publication is available at the Texas State Publications Clearinghouse and/or Texas Depository Libraries. © 2012 TPWD PWD CD P4508-155D (7/12) Printed on recycled paper. Scan with your QR code reader for more info.