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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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...

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...

Southwest Dairy Museum

Southwest Dairy Museum is located in the beautiful city of Sulphur Springs in Texas. A museum depicting the lives of a dairy farm family prior to the introduction of electricity to rural America. This place is...

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...

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...

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Jim Chapman Lake Current Weather Alerts

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Jim Chapman Lake Weather Forecast

Wednesday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 80

Wednesday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 66

Thursday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 84

Thursday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 66

Friday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 84

Friday Night

Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 55

Saturday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 68

Saturday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 44


Jim Chapman Lake Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 4/15: 436.84 (-9.16)