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


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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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....

Sand Hills Golf & Country Club

Sand Hills is a course that overlooks Cooper Lake and is densely forested, however it lacks bunkers. The 270-yard par 4 No. 6 and the 220-yard par 3 No. 8 are the two most tough holes on the par 36 layout. The...

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...

Bright Star Cinemas

Bright Star Cinemas is an old style movie theater located in Sulphur Springs, TX. They are offering new and good movies. Plus, a comfortable setting.

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Jim Chapman Lake Weather Forecast

Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 86

Sunday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 73

Monday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 87

Monday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 69

Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Hi: 86

Tuesday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 62

Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Hi: 77

Wednesday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 59


Jim Chapman Lake Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 4/26: 437.03 (-8.97)