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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

VR Social Sulphur Springs

VR Social Sulphur Springs offers real experience of roaming the world through VR. There are many multiplayer games to enjoy. Drop by and get an advice from Scott, the owner, about latest technology trends....

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...

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Jim Chapman Lake Weather Forecast

Monday

Sunny

Hi: 71

Monday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 46

Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 73

Tuesday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 53

Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 75

Wednesday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 59

Thursday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 77

Thursday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 62


Jim Chapman Lake Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 4/6: 436.83 (-9.17)