Kayakers, paddleboarders, and anglers have direct access to Cooper Lake from several sites at Oak Grove Campground, part of the South Sulphur Unit in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Some sites sit close enough to the shoreline that guests can launch watercraft without hauling gear far. Vishwajeet K. describes the experience as "nothing better than kayaking/paddle boarding or tubing into the sunset," and the campground's orientation toward the lake makes that kind of evening routine straightforward to pull off.
The layout gives RV campers level, concrete pads with full hookups, including electric, water, and sewer connections. Each site comes with a covered picnic table, which provides some relief during the warmer months. Tent campers have their own section, and reviewers note the sites are not packed tightly together, with reasonable spacing between neighbors. The bathrooms and showers draw consistent praise for being well-maintained. Wildlife is active here. Campers have reported raccoons that show no fear of people, and wild hogs have been spotted close to sites after dark, so food storage deserves attention.
The day-use area includes a swim beach, boat ramp, and a fishing pier. Hiking trails run through the park, and the Buggy Whip Equestrian Campground nearby signals that horse-friendly trails are part of the broader unit as well. Neighboring options like Deer Haven Campground and Bright Star Campground give groups or overflow visitors additional choices within the same state park.
Nightly rates run $15, and reservations are available. Ants are a noted presence around food, particularly anything sweet, so sealed containers matter. The town of Sulphur Springs is a short drive away for resupply. Campers who want waterfront access without a long haul from the trailhead will find Oak Grove worth a look.
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 & DirectionsOak Grove 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
33.29094 N
95.67728 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/10/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/6/25- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/10/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 12/6/25
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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
Drive Time
- 1 hr 12 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 12 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 24 min from Tyler, TX
- 1 hr 35 min from Longview, TX
