Jim Chapman Lake


Jim Chapman Lake and the Cooper Dam sit in Delta and Hopkins Counties two miles south of Cooper, Texas, eight miles east of Commerce, Texas, in northeast Texas. Jim Chapman Lake is 12 miles north of Sulphur Springs, Texas. It was formerly named and is also known as Cooper Lake. Dallas is 67 miles southwest. It covers 19,305 acres with a maximum depth of 50 feet. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) manages Jim Chapman Lake.  More Lake Information

Jim Chapman Lake Camping


Tira Boat Ramp - Jim Chapman Lake

Tira Boat Ramp is located near the east side of the dam. It has a two-lane concrete ramp, a parking space for 90 vehicles, a courtesy dock, and a restroom. This is open all year round, and with a parking fee.

Buggy Whip Equestrian Campground

Buggy Whip Equestrian Campground has 15 campsites with water and electric hookups and a 20-foot tether cable. Only eight people are allowed per site. There are restrooms, picnic tables, and potable water.

Oak Grove Campground

Oak Grove Campground has 15 sites, and eight people are allowed per site. There is a picnic table, restroom, fire ring, water nearby, and a lantern post. This is a beautiful campsite.

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit

Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek Unit Campground has 39 sites, and only eight people per site are allowed. It has an electric hookup, water hookup, picnic table, outdoor grill, and nearby restrooms. The...

Liberty Grove Campground

Liberty Grove Campground has 30 sites, and only eight people are allowed per site. Inclusions are electric hookups, water hookups, restrooms, fire rings, and picnic tables. The staff is friendly. The place is...

Jim Chapman Lake What To Do


Heritage Park & Museum

Heritage Park & Museum is in Sulphur Springs, TX. Double-bricked walls, carved columns, and an odd Regency-style spherical ceiling rising from four spindled arches are just a few of the house's remarkable...

Sulphur Springs Country Club

Sulphur Springs Country Club is located in the heart of East Texas, Sulphur Springs Country Club. The par 72 course takes full advantage of the SSCC development's natural splendor, winding its way across...

Phinesse Farms Winery

Phinessé Farms is a 34-acre family-owned vineyard and orchard in picturesque northeast Texas. It offers the finest wines from sweet fruity blends and ports, to dry reds and whites. They also produce eight...

The Sundance Bar

The Sundance Bar is a perfect place to socialize with other people. It has 2 pool tables, top golf game, and gamble computers. There is also a DJ that gives good and happy music. Also, smoking is allowed...

DeeZ

DeeZ is nestled in Cooper Texas that offers homestyle cooked food. They offer breakfast and lunch foods. The place is very fun with friendly staff. This is a must visit restaurant in Cooper.

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Jim Chapman Lake Weather Forecast

Wednesday

Hot

Hi: 102

Wednesday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 78

Thursday

Hot

Hi: 102

Thursday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 77

Friday

Hot

Hi: 100

Friday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 77

Saturday

Hot

Hi: 100

Saturday Night

Clear

Lo: 77


Jim Chapman Lake Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 8/13: 437.12 (-8.88)