Open, fee may apply40 miLake Bob Sandlin swimming area
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, Rocky Mound
Cooper Lake
Cooper Lake State Park, Cooper, TexasLakeOpen, no lifeguard
Cooper Lake has designated swimming beaches at the South Sulphur and Doctor's Creek units, including a sandy beach at South Sulphur.
- Water
- Lake
- Facilities
- Designated swimming beaches, sandy beach at South Sulphur
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguards on duty.
- Children
- Parents should watch children.
- Managed by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Cooper Lake State Park is managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Getting there
Cooper Lake is near Cooper, Texas. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.
33.3469, -95.6717
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Swim at the designated beaches.
- Swim at your own risk.
- Watch children.
- Do not swim near boat launching or mooring sites.
- Do not dive or jump from bridges or other structures.
- Swimming in non-designated areas is not recommended.
Swimming spots nearby
All of TexasOpen, fee may apply40 mi
Open, fee may apply61 miDaingerfield State Park designated swimming area
Daingerfield State Park, Daingerfield
Free, open all year63 miLake Texoma
Cartwright
Open, entry fee64 miTyler State Park swimming beach
Tyler State Park, Lindale
Swimming available65 miPine Creek Lake
Pine Creek Cove; Little River Park, Wright City
Open, fee to enter70 miPurtis Creek swimming area
Purtis Creek State Park, Mabank
Something changed at Cooper Lake? Closures and new rules help everyone.Report a change