Cooper Lake State Park's South Sulphur Unit encompasses several distinct camping areas, and Bright Star Campground sits close to the lake's edge with full-hookup sites designed to accommodate large rigs. Paved roads run throughout the loop, and site pads are concrete, which makes setup straightforward after wet weather, though a few pull-throughs and back-in junctions have collected mud in low spots following heavy rain. Campers who want a different setup nearby can compare notes with Oak Grove Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit just to the northwest.
Sites are well-spaced, and reviewers consistently note the campground stays clean and well-maintained. One reviewer in site 8 found it "spacious and felt very private" despite knowing other sites were close by. Cell coverage is a practical consideration here: AT&T users have reported a single bar of LTE with speeds around 0.1 MB/s, while Starlink performed reliably with clear northern sightlines. Weeknight occupancy can be light, with only a handful of rigs on the grounds at a time, though the day-use beach and boat ramp draw more visitors during warmer months.
Lake access from within the camping area is limited. Paths to the water run through individual sites rather than along a dedicated corridor, which can make it feel awkward to pass through when those sites are occupied. A separate day-use area provides beach swimming and a dock, but it can fill quickly on busy weekends. Firewood is available for purchase at the park entrance, though reviewers flag it as pricier than expected. The Buggy Whip Equestrian Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit is a short distance west for those bringing horses.
Description
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If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park.
DAY USE FEE:
$5 per day, per person 13 and older.
OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
Park does not have a gate.
This park is on the south side of the lake. It is the park closer to the city of Sulphur Springs.
ACTIVITY FEE INFORMATION:
Activity Use fee of $2 per person day or overnight.
Interpretive Programs are available. Check with the park for details.
PARK PHONE NUMBER: 903-945-5256
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBright Star Campground is located in Texas near Cooper
Directions
From Dallas: Take I-30 East to Exit 122 in Sulphur Springs. Go North on SH 19 for 10 miles. Then West on State Highway 71 for 4 miles. Take FM 3505 North for 1 mile. From Commerce: Travel East on State Highway 11 for 7 miles, then north for 4.2 miles on FM 2653. Continue on State Highway 71 for 7.5 miles, then North for 1 mile on FM 3505 to the park entrance. From Cooper: Travel East for 1 mile on State Highway 154, then South on FM 1529 for 5 miles (cross the lake dam) to State Highway 19, then South on HIghway 19, then West on Highway 71 for 4 miles to FM 3505, then North for 1 mile to park entrance. From Paris: Take SH 19 / 24 towards Cooper. Go South on SH 19 towards Sulphur Springs. Go West on FM 71, then North on FM 3505 to park entrance.
Address
1690 FM 3505
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Coordinates
33.2871042969 N
95.6710415025 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/14/26- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/6/25
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/14/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/6/25
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 11 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 12 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 25 min from Tyler, TX
- 1 hr 35 min from Longview, TX
