100 S’more Years and So Much More at Cooper Lake State Park
Cooper, TX—The “Land of the Oaks and Lake” is waiting for you this month. What better place to soak in the experience of a natural Texas than Cooper Lake State Park! You witness the circle of life on a hike through the forest spotting our newest resident, a white-tailed deer fawn. Hear the lonesome wail of a pack of coyotes and the evening chorus of green tree frogs as you enjoy a hearty meal around a flickering campfire. You look up...
Fairfield Lake State Park To Close Permanently
March 1, 2023- After more than 50 years of public use and outdoor recreation by Texas families, Fairfield Lake State Park has been closed permanently as of February 28. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) was notified by its lessor, Vistra, the owner of the site, that the land lease for Fairfield Lake State Park was terminated due to the impending sale of the property. Texas State Parks has 120 days to vacate the state park...
Start Making Your Own Outdoor Memories At Cooper Lake State Park
By Steve Killian, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas State Parks, Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent Christmas in the Park at Cooper Lake State Park Cooper, Texas — December at Texas State Parks is special! Imagine a cold night huddled around a roaring campfire roasting marshmallows and listening to tales of Christmas past as lonesome wails of coyotes sing in the distance. You look up just in time to see a shooting...
Cool Nights, Fall Leaves, Campfires And Thankfulness At Cooper Lake State Park
Camp fire Submitted by Steve Killian, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas State Parks, Complex Superintendent for Cooper Lake State Park Cooper, Texas — The best month of fall any Texan would say is November. From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley, to far East Texas and out west to Big Bend country, fall has arrived in force. Leaves are changing throughout Texas and are best viewed on a Texas State Park trail. Cooper Lake...
Camping Is More Than A Tent In The Woods At Cooper Lake State Park
Fall RV camping is available at Cooper Lake State Park Have you ever been camping? If not, how would you like to get started? Do you know your camping comfort level? Cooper Lake State Park is a perfect place to explore camping since the park has such a wide variety of overnight opportunities! The park contains two unique units perched on the banks of Cooper Lake. The South Sulphur Unit, which is the largest of the two, is located on...
October Is A Great Time To Enjoy The Fall Colors, Cooler Temperatures At Cooper Lake State Park
Submitted by Steve Killian, Complex Superintendent for Cooper Lake State Park, [email protected] Cooper, Texas — For most Texans, when you say October, happy thoughts of cold fronts, fall colors, and outdoor activities come to mind generating a smile! What better place to shake off the oppressive summer than a Texas state park? Cooper Lake State Park is twice as nice with two parks (South Sulphur and Doctors Creek)...
Sept. 30 Is Statewide Human Trafficking Awareness Sign Day
News Release Is Your Business Among the Commercial Operations Required To Post These Awareness Signs? Friday, September 30, is Statewide Human Trafficking Sign Day. All are invited to join Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force in raising awareness, and empower your community, by asking local businesses to post human trafficking awareness signs. While some businesses are required by law (in Senate Bills 800 and 1831 and House...
Cooper Lake State Park Offers 31 Educational And Recreational Programs In July 2022
Steve Killian By Steve Killian, Complex Superintendent, Cooper Lake State Park, [email protected] Cooper, Texas — Cooper Lake State Park is a “cool” place to visit in July! The sun, white sands, the water, educational programs and so much more await you at your Texas State Park. Speaking of sand, the park has again added white sand to both our swimming beaches (South Sulphur & Doctors Creek). This soft white sand will...
Truck Driver Arrested On Interstate 30 On A Reckless Driving Charge
A truck driver was arrested on Interstate 30 on a reckless driving charge Thursday afternoon, according to arrest reports. Cumby Police Officer Justin Talley was alerted a westbound 18-wheeler had been reported to county dispatchers for reckless driving, specifically driving with three blown tires that were emitting sparks as it continued on Interstate 30 toward Cumby. Talley reported seeing the white Freightliner Cascadia just after...
June Is The #1 Month For Swimming And Summer Fun At Cooper Lake State Park
By Steve Killian, Complex Superintendent, Cooper Lake State Park, [email protected] Cooper, Texas — What better place to enjoy all summer has to offer than Cooper Lake State Park! The lake water temperature is just perfect in June to cool off, splash around, and enjoy! Our amazing park rangers have finished prepping the swimming beaches for you through the addition of soft white sand just in time for the summer season. With...
