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


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.

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.

Honey Creek Boat Ramp South Sulphur Unit

Honey Creek Boat Ramp South Sulphur Unit has two-lane ramps, a parking area that can accommodate 63 vehicles, a cleaning station, a courtesy dock, a restroom, a picnic area, and a campsite. This is open all...

Jim Chapman Lake What To Do


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.

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...

Backstory Brewery

Backstory Brewery is nestled just south and a little west of Cradle of Sulphur Springs, the Spring Lot. It specializes in creating and producing the best crafted beers. The taproom is open for visitors. There...

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...

Northeast Texas Children's Museum

Northeast Texas Children's Museum inspires children's imagination, enhance creativity, and build their confidence. It offers chances for a fun and engaging educational experience. Hands-on exhibits and...

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Jim Chapman Lake Weather Forecast

Monday

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 95

Monday Night

Mostly Clear

Lo: 73

Tuesday

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 93

Tuesday Night

Slight Chance Thunderstorms

Lo: 71

Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 87

Wednesday Night

Partly Cloudy

Lo: 69

Thursday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 89

Thursday Night

Chance Rain Showers

Lo: 71


Jim Chapman Lake Water Level (last 30 days)


Water Level on 6/1: 437.73 (-8.27)