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Deer Haven Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit

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Deer Haven Campground at Cooper Lake State Park is located near Cooper Lake in Texas, featuring flat terrain with a mix of wooded areas and open spaces. Temperatures range from the 30s in winter to the 90s in summer, providing varied camping conditions throughout the year. Nearby attractions include Cooper Lake for fishing and boating, as well as hiking trails within the state park.

Description

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit

Located in Deer Haven loop. Some sites are back-in, some are pull-through. Six sites with water and electric are designated as ADA accessible.

Picnic table Fire ring Water hookup Electric hookup 30 amp hookup Lantern post Restrooms nearby

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Location

Deer Haven Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit is located in Texas

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

33.289199 N
95.679363 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Poor

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Reservable
Showers
Electric Hookups
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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Reservations

Drive Time

1 hr 24 min from Sherman
1 hr 24 min from Dallas
1 hr 36 min from Tyler
1 hr 46 min from Longview

David R.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 24, 2023

Great State Park

I stayed for four nights and really enjoyed it. The sites are large and fairly private. The restrooms could use some work but they do keep them clean. There are a lot of great hiking trails with wildlife including deer, coyotes, armadillos, and butterflies.

Site63

Month of VisitApril

Rich H.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 31, 2021

Very nice camp site

Very large camp site ver clean

Site62

Month of VisitMay

Tom W.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 28, 2021

Cooper Lake

Cooper Lake feels secluded. Lots of trees with a beautiful lake and well maintained hiking trails. It’s close enough to the Dallas area to be convenient, but never feels crowded.

Site54

Month of VisitJanuary

Susan L.

Legend

Reviewed Nov. 1, 2019

Shaded lakeside camping in Deer Haven

The South Sulphur campground is about half an hour north of Interstate 30. It’s under a 2 hour drive from the DFW area so, I find it’s a nice weekend getaway. I camped here on a Sunday to Monday and it was very quiet. I was one of only 5 campers in the Deer Haven section (aside from the 3 camp hosts). I’m giving the park 5 stars but this is based on my experience of having camped here when there were few campers around. I image this place could be loud and busy on a weekend.

There are many shaded lakeside sites in the Deer Haven section. I stayed at site 68. The site was on a cul de sac so there was no campground to the one side. However, the site located on the other side was close. This would be a great spot for 2 camping families to share. The concrete pad at site 68 was level and shaded by a beautiful, mature oak tree. I could walk from the pad to the lake. It would be a great site to put out a kayak, but unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate on my stay. So I didn’t get to kayak. I did see deer who ventured in from the wooded area next to the campsite. Deer Haven lived up to its name!

Electric and water hookups were good as were the restroom/shower facilities, which seemed climate controlled because it felt cooler and less humid inside than outside. This usually isn’t the case in these buildings.

A big storm blew in around dinner time. The wind was fierce and blowing out of the north across the almost 20,000 acre lake! I actually called the ranger to find out if I needed to evacuate. The ranger was very responsive and reassuring. Luckily, there were no tornados warnings, so I weathered out the storm and woke to a beautiful crisp morning.

This park is huge and there is much to do. Cabins, shelters, primitive walk in sites, equine sites, a beach, several boat ramps, hiking trails, playgrounds and a fishing pier. I didn’t get to see a fraction of it, but I’ll be returning.

I stopped in the town of Sulphur Springs on my way back to DFW. The town has a nice historic town square and makes for an interesting side stop.

Site68

Month of VisitOctober

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Deer Haven Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit?

Camping at Deer Haven Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit can cost between $25.00 and $50.00 depending on the site.

Does Deer Haven Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Deer Haven Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Deer Haven Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Deer Haven Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Deer Haven Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Deer Haven Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Deer Haven Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is poor.

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