Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
The South Sulphur Unit of Cooper Lake State Park sits on a wooded peninsula jutting into Cooper Lake. It offers excellent lakefront camping, a scenic swimming beach, and some of the best crappie fishing in northeast Texas. The diverse woodland habitat makes it a terrific birding destination.
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Campsite Types
Water + Electric
$30/night*42 sites
Water + Electric
$25/night*31 sites
Walk-in Tent
$15/night*15 sites
Water + Electric
$25/night*9 sites
Water + Electric
$50/night*3 sites
Water + Electric
$60/night*1 sites
Cabin
$125/night*14 sites
Cabin
$60/night*4 sites
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Guide to Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Best Campsites
When to Go
April through October. Spring crappie season draws anglers. Summer weekends fill up but midweek is usually available.
Tips
- →Spring crappie fishing here is some of the best in Texas
- →The peninsula trail offers great sunrise views over the lake
- →Pack a swimsuit — the beach is excellent for kids
- →Bring firewood or buy at the park store (seasonal)
Highlights
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit — Frequently Asked
Is Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit hard to book?+
Yes — Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. April through October. Spring crappie season draws anglers. Summer weekends fill up but midweek is usually available. Using a campsite alert service like Camp.land to catch cancellations is the most reliable way to get a site when it appears sold out.
How many campsites does Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit have?+
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit has 119 campsites, including Water + Electric, Walk-in Tent, Cabin. Sites start at $15/night plus a $5/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit?+
The entrance fee at Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit is $5 per person per day. A Texas State Parks Pass ($70/year) waives entrance fees for you and all passengers in your vehicle.
How far in advance should I book Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance. For Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit, popular weekends sell out within minutes of the booking window opening. If your dates are already showing as full, set a Camp.land alert at camp.land/pricing?park=cooper-lake-south-sulphur — cancellations happen regularly.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit?+
The best strategy for last-minute campsites at Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit is to monitor for cancellations. Camp.land (camp.land) scans every 10 minutes and emails you the moment a site opens up, with a direct booking link. Cancellations are most common 1–3 weeks before the reservation date.
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