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.

50 campsites|North Texas|4 hr from Austin|$5/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Water + Electric

$22/night

Lakeshore Loop · Sites 1-25 · 25 sites

Water, 30/50-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$17/night

Woodlands Loop · Sites 26-39 · 14 sites

WaterRV OKTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$12/night

Peninsula Point Loop · Sites 40-50 · 11 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-25 (Lakeshore Loop) — water/electric, close to beach and playground

For Privacy:Sites 40-50 (Peninsula Point) — walk-in tent sites on the water

For RVs:Sites 1-25 — pull-through pads with 30/50-amp electric

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

Wooded peninsula with lakefront sitesSandy swimming beachOutstanding crappie and bass fishingGreat birding (over 200 species)5 miles of hiking trailsBoat ramp and fishing pier

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