Cooper State Park

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Burn Bans

Aug. 28, 2026 - The South Sulphur Unit is under a burn ban. No wood fires are allowed. You may cook with charcoal on a grill (in safe, clear and supervised areas) and containerized fuel stoves. 

Aug. 14, 2026 - The Doctors Creek Unit is under a burn ban. No wood or charcoal fires allowed. You may cook containerized fuel stoves (i.e. propane).

Boat Ramp Notice

Sept. 11, 2025 - The Honey Creek boat ramp at the South Sulphur unit is closed due to the low lake level. The boat ramps at South Sulphur in Gulls Bluff, the Tira Satellite boat ramp, and Lone Pine boat ramp at Doctors Creek Unit remain open.

Trail Alert

Trails close to horseback riders after rainfall. Check conditions before you come by calling the park. 

Park Closures

The entire park will be closed on the following dates:

  • 10 p.m. Jan. 8 to 8 a.m. Jan. 11

The Coyote Run trail at the South Sulphur unit will be closed (but equestrian trails will remain open):

  • 10 p.m. Dec. 4 to 8 a.m. Dec. 21

Only permitted hunters will be allowed on these dates.

Contact the park for more information.


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