The Cooper Creek Information Page

   Normal Lake Pool -- 706' above sea level. As of July 9, lake pool is 708', 2' above normal --Riding area is open. Riding area closes at 20' above normal.

   At 10' above normal, many low laying areas are under water and the creek that runs east and west thru the middle of the ridding area is up, making access to the south side difficult. Use the east west trail to go to the west end of the ridding area to find a safe passage to the south.
   At 15' above normal, all low laying areas are flooded. Caution is advised. Many areas are not accessible. If planning a trip Deepwater, be sure to check the Corps of Engineers website for the latest lake information. It is not uncommon for the lake to rise over a foot a day.

Remember, it can be hard to tell how deep a water hole is and impossible to tell if there are any drops offs.

For current lake conditions and weather info click here.
United States Corps of Engineers Cooper Creek information page.

Rules

As set by the U.S.C.O.E.

• This area is open to all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and motorcycles only. No dune buggies, four wheel drive vehicles, etc. are allowed.
  
  
• An ATV is a motorized vehicle having a maximum width of 50 inches, designed to be operated off-road, with handlebars for steering, and a seat that is straddled by the operator.
  
  
• All ATV’s and motorcycles must be equipped with functioning brakes, muffler, and a spark arrester.
  
  
• Loading and unloading of ATV’s and motorcycles is permitted in the parking lot/staging area only.
  
  
• Speed limit in the parking lot/staging area is 5 m.p.h.
  
  
• Exhibition driving is not allowed in the parking lot/staging area.
  
  
• Department of Transportation approved helmets are required for all operators and passengers.
  
  
• One rider per ATV/motorcycle unless otherwise designed by the manufacturer.
  
  
• Ride in designated areas only! Riding on maintained roadways/right of ways, in the lake and/or streams, and in other unauthorized areas is prohibited.
  
  
• No Alcoholic beverages and/or firearms in the ATV area or parking lot/staging area.
  
  
• Operation of ATVs and motorcycles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is prohibited.
  
  
• No overnight parking or camping.
  
  
• The ATV area and parking lot/staging area close at dusk.
  
  
• Violation of any of the above rules may result in loss of riding privileges and/or fines.
  

For an aerial picture of the Cooper Creek riding area click here.