State Park

Cooper Lake State Park: Camping and Fishing Near Cooper

Cooper Lake State Park sits on Jim Chapman Lake right in Delta County and offers camping, fishing, hiking, and cabins about 90 minutes from Dallas.

Delta County The Great Outdoors

The park has two units. The Doctors Creek Unit (95 Park Road 8154, Cooper) is the closer one to the county seat. The South Sulphur Unit is across the county line in Hopkins County. Both units have boat ramps, fishing piers, and campgrounds. The South Sulphur Unit also has 14 cabins with full kitchens. There is a 10.5-mile equestrian trail.

The lake — Jim Chapman Lake, formerly called Cooper Reservoir — covers about 19,300 acres. Blue catfish, hybrid striped bass, and crappie are the main draws. Day-use admission is $5 for adults; children 12 and under are free. The park fills up on spring and summer weekends, so reservations are smart. Check the TPWD page for current rates and availability before you go.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Cooper Lake State Park

More Delta County notes

Property Tax

Who Handles Your Property Tax in Delta County

Delta County has a separate appraisal district and tax office — you deal with both for different parts of your property tax bill.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption: Lower Your Tax Bill in Delta County

If the home you own is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption that reduces how much of your home's value is taxed.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag Valuation Can Cut Tax Bills on Delta County Farmland

Rural land used for farming or ranching can be taxed on what it produces, not what it would sell for — this often means a much lower tax bill.

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Wildlife Management Area

Cooper WMA: Public Hunting and Hiking on 14,000 Acres

Cooper WMA is a 14,480-acre wildlife management area in Delta and Hopkins counties, open year-round for hunting, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

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