Cooper Lake State Park Fee
Entrance Fees (per person per day)
Adult (13 and
over) $3
Senior (Texas Residents 65 and over) $2
School Sponsored Trip $1
Born Before 9/1/1930 No Charge
Child (12 and under) No Charge
Day Use Facility Fees (per day)
Group Picnic
Pavilion $30
Overnight Facility Fees (per night)
March - October
Excess Vehicle
Fee $2
Overflow Equestrian (No Utilities) $8**
Walk-in (Water) $10
Multi-use (Water/Electricity) $14
Equestrian (Water/Electricity) $18
Multi-use (Water/Electricity/Sewer) $20**
Screened Shelter $25
Premium Shelter $45*
Cabin (up to 4 people including children) $85*
Cabin (up to 5 people
including children) $95*
Cabin (up to 6 people including children) $105*
November - February
Excess Vehicle
Fee $2
Overflow Equestrian (No Utilities) $5**
Walk-in (Water) $5
Equestrian (Water/Electricity) $12
Multi-use (Water/Electricity/Sewer) $15**
Screened Shelter $15
Premium Shelter $35*
Cabin (up to 4 people including children) $75*
Cabin (up to 5 people including children) $85*
Cabin (up to 6 people including children) $95*
*prices do not include 6% hotel tax
**non reservable sites
Effective 1/1/07 - Excess Vehicle Fee
charged for each vehicle in excess of 2 vehicles per site. RV's, Campers, and
Pop-ups are counted as a vehicle.
Doctor's Creek Unit
Park Activities:
Camping, fishing, picnicking, boating, unsupervised swimming, hiking,
bird watching, nature study, nature programs, and tours.
Park Facilities: 466 acres with 6.2 miles of shoreline. Four lane boat ramp, fish
cleaning table, swimming beach, picnic pavilion, playground, 2 day-use areas, 50
picnic sites, 42 multi-use campsites with water and electricity, 5 screened
shelters, 2 premium shelters, hiking trail, trailer dump station, 2 comfort
stations, and 1 restroom with showers.
Directions:
East from Commerce on SH 24 to Cooper. From Cooper, east for 1 mile on SH 154,
then south for 2 miles on FM 1529 to the park entrance; or North from
Interstate 30 at Exit 122 on the west side of Sulphur Springs for 14 miles on SH
19, then west on County Road 4795 for 2 miles to the Corps of Engineers office,
cross the lake dam and drive 1 mile further to the park entrance.
South Sulphur Unit
Park Activities: Camping, fishing, picnicking, boating, unsupervised swimming, hiking,
bird watching, horseback riding (bring your own horse,) nature study, nature
programs, and tours.
Park Facilities: 2,560 acres with 25.5 miles of shoreline. Six lane and two lane boat
ramps, 3 fish cleaning tables, 2 lighted fishing piers, swimming beach, picnic
pavilion, playground, 4 day-use areas, 62 picnic sites, 14 cabins, 4 premium
shelters, 17 screened shelters, 87 multi-use campsites with water and
electricity, 15 walk-in tent campsites, 15 equestrian campsites with water and
electricity, hiking trail, equestrian trail, trailer dump station, 3 comfort
stations, and 4 restrooms with showers.
Directions:
North from Interstate 30 at Exit 122 on the west side of Sulphur Springs for 10
miles on SH 19, then west on SH 71 for 4 miles, then north for 1 mile on FM 3505
to the park entrance; or East from Cooper for 1 mile on SH 154, then
south on FM 1529 for 5 miles (cross the lake dam to SH 19, then south for 5
miles to SH 71, then west for 4 miles to FM 3505, then north for 1 mile to the
park entrance.
Doctor's Creek Unit
Park Activities: Camping, fishing, picnicking, boating, unsupervised swimming, hiking, bird watching, nature study, nature programs, and tours.
Park Facilities: 466 acres with 6.2 miles of shoreline. Four lane boat ramp, fish cleaning table, swimming beach, picnic pavilion, playground, 2 day-use areas, 50 picnic sites, 42 multi-use campsites with water and electricity, 5 screened shelters, 2 premium shelters, hiking trail, trailer dump station, 2 comfort stations, and 1 restroom with showers.
Directions: East from Commerce on SH 24 to Cooper. From Cooper, east for 1 mile on SH 154, then south for 2 miles on FM 1529 to the park entrance; or North from Interstate 30 at Exit 122 on the west side of Sulphur Springs for 14 miles on SH 19, then west on County Road 4795 for 2 miles to the Corps of Engineers office, cross the lake dam and drive 1 mile further to the park entrance.
South Sulphur Unit
Park Activities: Camping, fishing, picnicking, boating, unsupervised swimming,
hiking, bird watching, horseback riding (bring your own horse,) nature study,
nature programs, and tours.
Park Facilities: 2,560 acres with 25.5 miles of shoreline. Six lane and two lane boat ramps, 3 fish cleaning tables, 2 lighted fishing piers, swimming beach, picnic pavilion, playground, 4 day-use areas, 62 picnic sites, 14 cabins, 4 premium shelters, 17 screened shelters, 87 multi-use campsites with water and electricity, 15 walk-in tent campsites, 15 equestrian campsites with water and electricity, hiking trail, equestrian trail, trailer dump station, 3 comfort stations, and 4 restrooms with showers.
Directions: North from Interstate 30 at Exit 122 on the west side of Sulphur Springs for 10 miles on SH 19, then west on SH 71 for 4 miles, then north for 1 mile on FM 3505 to the park entrance; or East from Cooper for 1 mile on SH 154, then south on FM 1529 for 5 miles (cross the lake dam to SH 19, then south for 5 miles to SH 71, then west for 4 miles to FM 3505, then north for 1 mile to the park entrance.
Welcome to
Cooper Lake
State Park
Doctor’s Creek Unit
1664 FM 1529
Cooper, TX 75432
Park Office: (903)395-3100
After Hours: (903)395-2889
South Sulphur Unit
1690 FM 3505
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Park Office: (903)945-5256
After Hours: (903)945-3009
Reservations
(512)389-8900
TPWD Information
(800)792-1112 www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Park Information
Day Use Hours
6 AM to 10 PM
Check-in
Campsites / Shelters 2 PM
Cabins / Premium Shelter 3 PM
*early check-in permitted if available
Check-out
Campsites / Shelters 2 PM
Cabins 11 AM
Premium Shelters 1 PM
Site Renewal
Renew permits by 9 AM on the departure date.
Quiet Hours
Please minimize noise from 10 PM to 6 AM.
Alcohol
Public consumption and public display of alcohol is prohibited.
Prohibited Items
Metal detectors may not be used in the park.
Pets
Please keep pets safe, on a leash, and attended at all times. Pets are
prohibited in swimming and beach areas and cabin area.
Campfires
Gathering of firewood is prohibited. Ground fires are prohibited. Please use
grills and/or fire rings. Observe posted burn bans.
Equine
Proof of negative Coggins required.
Cabins
The cabins at Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit are each a
one-bedroom home away from home. The living room/dining room has a couch, a
chair, a coffee table, and a dining table with four chairs. The bedroom has two
double beds, a nightstand, a clock/radio, and a wardrobe. The kitchenette comes
equipped with a microwave oven, a two-burner stovetop, a small refrigerator, a
coffee maker, and a sink. Each cabin has a full bathroom with a sink, toilet,
and bathtub/shower. Provided supplies include sheets, pillows, comforters,
blankets, towels, washcloths, toilet paper, and trash bags. Cooking and eating
utensils are not provided. Please do not bring your pets. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
IN THE CABIN AREA. Visitors bringing pets will not be allowed to check in. All
cabins are non-smoking facilities. Each cabin is equipped with central heat and
air with ceiling fans in the living room and bedroom. A wooden deck on the back
of the cabin has a picnic table and a grill. Each cabin is designed to sleep
four people with a maximum six-person capacity, including children. Cabins must
be rented both Friday and Saturday night when reserving for the weekend. Cabins
may be used for one night when reserving for any other night of the week. We do
not reserve specific cabins. You may choose from the available units when you
arrive at the park. Check out time is 11:00 AM and check in time is 3:00 PM or
earlier if your cabin is available. If your idea of camping is to enjoy the
beauty and tranquility of the outdoors without leaving behind the comforts of
home, a cabin is what you are looking for.
Premium Shelters
The premium shelters at Cooper Lake State Park are an excellent choice for
campers who prefer more amenities than a screened shelter, but not necessarily
all of the luxuries of a fully furnished cabin. The premium shelters are cozy
abodes furnished with heating and air, a refrigerator, and a microwave oven. The
premium shelter sleeps five people with two sets of bunk beds. One set of bunks
offers two twin beds and the other a twin on top with a full size on the bottom.
Campers will need to provide their own pillows and linens. The premium shelters
can be found in the Doctor’s Creek Unit and South Sulphur Unit of Cooper Lake
State Park. These sites are equipped with a picnic table, water hydrant, lantern
hook, and a fire ring. It is conveniently located within walking distance of the
showers, bathrooms, and the Sunset Cove fishing pier at the South Sulphur Unit.
Checkout time is 1:00 PM and check in time is 3:00 PM or earlier if your premium
shelter is available. Pets are not allowed inside, although they are allowed
outside provided they are on a leash or in a kennel and are not left unattended.
Smoking is also not allowed in the premium shelters. Inside occupation of the
premium shelter is limited to five people with a maximum of eight people at the
site. If you enjoy camping, but prefer some of the comforts of home as well, a
premium shelter is perfect.
Hope to see you soon!
Doctors Creek Unit, located on the northeast side of Cooper Lake, has more than 6 miles of shoreline that includes a sandy beach for swimming, a 1 mile nature trail and playground areas. There is an ADA approved 3-lane boat ramp with ample parking, 42 water and electric RV sites, 6 screened shelters and 2 cottages. Bird watching is a popular activity at this unit.
Doctor's
Creek Park Unit is open full time for day use and overnight camping.
The office is now open to assist customers from 8am to 5pm every day.
Operations include park reservations, in
office campsite reservations and
fee collections, and the sale of hunting and fishing licenses.
Reservations are now available for all sites by calling
512-389-8900. For more information , call the park at
903-395-3100 or
click on Cooper Lake.
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"CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK"
Sponsored by Friends of Doctor's Creek Park,
Inc.
December 10-11, 2010
Decorate a Camp Site and Camp Free
for information call 903-395-4314 or 903-395-3100
Its over but what a wonderful time and all camp
sites were decorated beautifully.
I was told there were approximately 1800 visitors enjoyed the drive through.
The three top winners were:
First place # 18-the Jim Woodalls from Greenville
Second Place #20-Shawn Murray
Third place # 3-Matt Ingram
Congratulations to the Winner (see you next year)
SEE PICTURES ON NEWSLETTER PAGE
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The Friends of Doctors Creek Park would like to say a big THANK YOU to all of our friends that bought tickets from Edwin Slough and also to the ones that came and paid at the door. With your generous donations and help the fish fry this year on Aug. 21st was a huge success. Thanks to the ladies that so willingly made cakes for the auction and thanks to Danny Lile for auctioning them off. The cakes sold real well and added a good sum to the fish fry donations. Thanks to the Parks and Wildlife crew that helped with the serving and thanks to the cooks that braved the heat cooking outside in the 100 degree plus weather. And don’t forget the ones that worked hard in the kitchen getting the food ready for the crowd that stood in line patiently waiting to get inside. The Gym at the First Baptist Church was full of our friends that came for a good meal and to support the Friends of Doctors Creek Park and waiting around for the numerous door prizes that Mary Wicks collected from the businesses in the Cooper, Commerce and Sulphur Springs areas. Last but sure not least, we want to thank our sponsors that donated cash and the Cooper ISD that donated some of the fish, Rick Murray that donated hush puppies, Burgers and Beans donating the coleslaw dressing, Scotty Stegall for the potatoes and the Delta Super Market for a number of items including the coleslaw mix. The Cooper Dairy Queen donated to go plates. Saying all of this, the Friends of Doctor Creek Park held the cost of the fish fry to a minimum and are proud to say that with everyone’s help and support, a sizeable sum was made for the Fishing Pier at Doctors Creek Park. Again, we appreciate all the volunteers, all our friends support and everyone that helped make this years annual fish fry a big, big success. If anyone that helped has been omitted, please accept our apology.
Donations will be appreciated and everyone is encouraged to join the Friends as members by paying annual dues in the amount of Family $25, Individuals $10, Businesses $50 and Non-Profit Organizations $25. Doctors Creek Park still needs the support of the Friends of Doctors Creek Park and they need all of us so that our beautiful park will not be endangered of ever being closed again.
We have a supply of Friends T-Shirts for Sale at $13.00 if you would like to buy one. If you have questions, please call Gracie Young at 903-395-4314.
NEWS ABOUT THE FISHING PIER AT DOCTORS CREEK PARK
We are real excited, at our Friends of Doctors Creek
Park, Inc. Board
meeting on Sept. 7th, the board approved to go ahead and build the Fishing
Pier at Doctors Creek Park. The great success at the fish fry this year
along with the help of donations, we have money to pay for the fishing pier
that has been promised. This is the goals of the Friends of Doctors Creek
Park, to help the park and do what we can to make it an enjoyable place for
our visitors to have fun and enjoy life. Also, a lot of people does not
know that you can fish without a license in any State Park in Texas. There
is an entrance fee to the park but as long as you are not in a boat on the
lake, you can fish without a license. This is one way that this fishing
pier will come in handy for fisherman in the park. This will even help all
out-of-town visitors.
Membership in the Friends of Doctors Creek Park, Inc. is
greatly
appreciated and your support is needed.
Annual dues are due and payable on July 1 in the amount of:
Individuals $10, Family $25 and Businesses $50
Anyone wishing to help with donations for the Fishing Pier can contact
Gracie Young at 903-395-4314 or
mail to: Friend's of Doctor's Creek Park at P. O. Box 14, Cooper, TX
75432.
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Friends of Doctor's Creek Park, Inc.
(formed in 2006 to Keep the Park Open in Delta County)
CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE PARK
Friends of Doctor's Creek Park will continue to help Doctor's Creek Park in any way possible.
This can only be done with the help of membership and with the sponsored events by the
Friends Group.
If you have questions, please call 903-395-4314.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT-RON LEWIS VICE PRESIDENT-BUD PATTERSON
SECRETARY-JOHNNY WITHERSPOON TREASURER-GRACIE YOUNG
Directors-Thomas Darden, J. C. Vaughn, Dave Oyler, Mary Wicks
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Annual Dues Amount
Individual $10.00. Name ____________________________________________
Child 5.00
Family (3 or more) 25.00 Address __________________________________________
Business 50.00
Non-Profit Organization 35.00 City, State, Zip ____________________________________
E-mail: ___________________________________________
Phone No. ________________________________________
Type Membership _____________ Amt. Paid ___________
Date ________________________
Complete Application and mail with your check or money order to:
Friends of Doctor's Creek Park, Inc.
P. O. Box 14
Cooper, TX 75432
or
Come by the Delta County Chamber of Commerce Office at
41 West Side Square
Cooper, TX 75432
for information call 903-395-4314 or Fax 903-395-4318
E-Mail: deltacounty@neto.com