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.

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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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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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Jim Chapman Lake Weather Forecast

Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Hi: 84

Sunday Night

Rain Showers Likely

Lo: 69

Monday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 80

Monday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 68

Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 87

Tuesday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 73

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 93

Wednesday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 77


Jim Chapman Lake Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 6/14: 438.08 (-7.92)