Hiking, paddling, and wildlife watching give Deer Haven Campground at Cooper Lake State Park's South Sulphur Unit a well-rounded activity roster, anchored by direct access to the nearly 20,000-acre lake. Deer are a common sighting, as are armadillos and coyotes along the wooded edges of camp. The Deer Haven section features shaded lakeside sites with concrete pads, and site placement near the water makes launching a kayak straightforward on calm days. Equestrian trails, a fishing pier, a swim beach, and maintained hiking trails round out the options within the park.
Site quality varies, but reviewers consistently note that many spots are large and reasonably private. Hookups run electric, water, and sewer, though only 30-amp service is available, which limits larger rigs. The restrooms receive mixed marks on condition but are reported as kept clean. Crowding is the most frequently mentioned concern: weekdays draw far fewer campers than weekends, and the difference in atmosphere between a Sunday night and a Saturday can be significant. Susan L. describes the park as feeling like "Cooper Lake feels secluded," though that impression depends heavily on timing.
Within the South Sulphur Unit, campers have other options nearby. Oak Grove Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit sits just to the northeast, while Buggy Whip Equestrian Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit is a short distance to the southwest for those bringing horses. Access to Deer Haven involves a rough road, so low-clearance vehicles should proceed carefully. Reservations are recommended for any weekend stay, particularly in spring and fall when the park sees heavier use.
Description
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
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsDeer Haven 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
33.289199 N
95.679363 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/20/26- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/6/25
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/20/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/6/25
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 24 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 24 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 36 min from Tyler, TX
- 1 hr 46 min from Longview, TX
