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


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...

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.

The Box Ranch RV Park

The Box Ranch RV Park has ten campsites with 30 and 50 amp, including water, electric, and septic hookups. They offer daily, weekly, and long-term stay and pricing. The place is nice and has a kind owner, too.

Jim Chapman Lake What To Do


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...

Redbarn Cafe

Redbarn Cafe offers home-style cooked food with lots to choose from. Chicken fried steak and baked potatoes are a must-try. The place is friendly as well as the staff. Its price is affordable and has right...

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...

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...

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...

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Jim Chapman Lake Weather Forecast

Thursday

Decreasing Clouds

Hi: 95

Thursday Night

Thunderstorms Likely

Lo: 77

Friday

Thunderstorms Likely

Hi: 89

Friday Night

Thunderstorms Likely

Lo: 75

Saturday

Thunderstorms Likely

Hi: 91

Saturday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 75

Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 95

Sunday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 75


Jim Chapman Lake Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 6/18: 438.22 (-7.78)