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


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.

Honey Creek Boat Ramp South Sulphur Unit

Honey Creek Boat Ramp South Sulphur Unit has two-lane ramps, a parking area that can accommodate 63 vehicles, a cleaning station, a courtesy dock, a restroom, a picnic area, and a campsite. This is open all...

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...

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.

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.

Jim Chapman Lake What To Do


Starplex Cinemas 6

Starplex Cinemas 6 is nestled in the beautiful city of Sulphur Springs, TX. It offers new movies with comfortable seating at an affordable price. This is a good place to bond with your family and watch movies.

Webb Hill Country Club

Webb Hill Country Club is nestled in Wolfe City, TX that has an 18-hole. It is also renovated with more beautiful golfing course and new amenities. There is a dining room, grill, bar, pro shop, and swimming...

Pioneer Cafe

Pioneer Cafe is located in Sulphur Springs, Texas. It offer home-cooked meals for breakfast and lunch. Daily Specials are chicken fried steak and fried chicken, as well as a full menu featuring specialty...

Classic Lanes

Classic Lanes is a fun place to visit especially for kids. a perfect place to enjoy bowling and laser tag. Strictly only 14 years old and up are allowed to come. All minors should be guided by a parent. This...

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 Current Weather Alerts

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Jim Chapman Lake Weather Forecast

Sunday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 91

Sunday Night

Clear

Lo: 68

Columbus Day

Partly Sunny

Hi: 91

Monday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 73

Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 93

Tuesday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 73

Wednesday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 93

Wednesday Night

Chance Rain Showers

Lo: 71


Jim Chapman Lake Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 10/11: 434.94 (-11.06)