June Activities At Cooper Lake State Parks

Safe Summer Fun in the Sun

Cooper, TX – It’s the start of summer, and there will be plenty of things to do at Cooper Lake State Park! When planning your next trip, consider how you can stay safe in the Texas summer heat. When you come out to hike, it’s essential to keep hydrated, so bring plenty of water for yourself and those joining you, including pets. Sunshine is lovely, but when you come out to swim or catch some fish, use sunscreen and spend some time in the shade if you get too hot. Be sure to check out our sand volleyball court on your next visit. At Cooper Lake State Park, we want you to be safe so everyone can have fun!

There are plenty of events this month at Cooper Lake State Park. Fishing with the Ranger on June 1, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, at the Doctors Creek Unit and South Sulphur Unit are kicking off the month.

On June 2, Art in the Park at both units will start at 10:00 am. Join us on June 8 for a guided hike at either unit beginning at 9:00 am. The hike at Doctors Creek will start at the Pelican Point parking lot, and the South Sulphur hike will begin at the Buggy Whip trailhead.

On Saturday, June 15, at Doctors Creek, Kayaking 101 will be available from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Those interested will need to register if they need to borrow a kayak from the park, and children under ten will need to be with an adult. You can register for this event by contacting Alicia O’Connor at Alicia.o’[email protected].

On June 15 at South Sulphur, kids can become Junior Rangers; meet up at HQ at 3:00 pm.

The next day, June 16, there will be a skin and skull presentation at South Sulphur at 10:00 am.

On June 22, there will be Roving with the Ranger at Doctors Creek from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, and a Moonlit Walk at South Sulphur will start at the Coyote Run trailhead at 8:00 pm. Come stargazing at Doctors Creek on June 28; meet us on the swim beach at 8:30 pm.

On June 29, there will be a skins and skulls presentation at 9:00 am for Doctors Creek and a guided hike at South Sulphur starting from the Buggy Whip trailhead at 10:00 am. Our final event of the month will be our Becoming a Junior Ranger program on June 30 at the South Sulphur unit starting at 10:00 am.

All our programs are free with your entrance permit. For more information and to register for events, visit our Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website. You can also stay updated by liking our Facebook pages: Cooper Lake State Park – South Sulphur (903)945-5256 and Cooper Lake State Park – Doctors Creek (903)395-3100. We look forward to seeing you at our events!