$115 - $140 / night

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Established Camping

Double Lake Recreation Area

13 Reviews

About

USDA Forest Service

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

Overview

Double Lake Recreation Area was built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and offers a little of everything, including camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking and simply relaxing in nature. A variety of tent, RV and group campsites are available.

Recreation

Double Lake is open for fishing year round. Only boats with small electric motors are allowed. A 5-mile hiking trail leads to Big Creek Scenic Area, and there is access to part of the 128-mile Lone Star Hiking Trail. A 20-mile mountain bike trail meanders around the lake.Swimmers can relax on a sandy beach after taking a cool plunge. Learn more about recreation in the national forest.

Facilities

Natural Features

The area has rolling hills forested with hardwood and pines. The campground is surrounded by the 23-acre Double Lake. Temperatures are moderate to cool from September through May, and hot and humid from June to August. Winters are cool and wet.

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For facility specific information, please call (936) 344-6205.

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Location

Double Lake Recreation Area is located in Texas

Directions

From New Waverly, Texas, go 22 miles east on Highway 150 to FM 2025. Turn and drive south 0.25 miles to the campground.

Address

301 FM 2025
Coldspring, TX 77331

Coordinates

30.5330556 N
95.1288889 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Group

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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$115 - $140

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General Info

EMRY H.

Guide

Reviewed Dec. 26, 2021

Once a great little Campground

What was once a great little campground is showing signs of neglect. Not the camp hosts fault, need bathroom repairs, boardwalk repairs, trail repairs. Can tell it was once a gem, and could be again with a little support.

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Month of VisitJanuary

Debbie J.

Legend

Reviewed Feb. 7, 2021

Peaceful, Private Campsites

We enjoyed camping at Double Lake. The campsites are huge and well kept. I believe all have full hookups. We had a lakefront site which had a private little path to the lake. The shore was good for fishing. There is a trail which goes around the whole lake, and it was such a nice hike we did it several times. The woods are beautiful and bath houses are clean and well supplied. There are plenty of shady sites, which makes this a great campground for summer in Texas. There is a swimming area but we didn't get in the water. We will definitely camp here again.

Month of VisitJuly

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Laura F.

Ranger

Reviewed Sep. 10, 2020

Spacious campground with plenty of trails nearby

We enjoyed a really nice weekend here for our first ever RV camping trip. The RV specific sites have sewer hook ups which was nice for newbies like us. The sites were nicely spaced out except for a few that seemed to be for groups traveling together. Miles and miles of hiking and mountain biking trails are easily accessed.

Nick

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 26, 2020

BEAUTIFUL PLACE!

This place is gorgeous! Take some time to relax in the pine trees...come in the fall!

Melissa R.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 18, 2020

Peaceful

Our family had a great time. We live nearby and brought our new camper here to try camper life out. Set up was smooth and easy. We came during the week so it wasn’t crowded. This place is peaceful and beautiful. We will be back when it’s not so hot.

Lilian B.

Scout

Reviewed Feb. 18, 2020

Immaculate

Would always go back here

Matt M.

Scout

Reviewed Feb. 2, 2020

Great Hiking Trails!

Miles upon miles of well-defined hiking trails. Campsites by the lake have a great view.

Tim H.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 13, 2019

Great sites on the water with top MTN bike trails.

I spend a lot of time here. Great facilities.

GoWhereYouAreDraw N.

Legend

Reviewed May. 1, 2019

Great place to get away!

Double Lake Recreation Area is located in the Sam Houston National Forest. We stayed at a primitive site with water and bathrooms conveniently located nearby. Most of the campers were quiet here. Seemed like more a family crowd.

Fishing, hiking, paddling, and mountain biking galore! Several trails including a paved trail go around the lake. Dogs are allowed in the park and on the trails. Dogs must be leashed at all times and are not allowed on the beach.

Brittany S.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 27, 2018

Best campsite in Sam Houston National Forest!!!

Sam Houston National Forest is my absolute favorite. There is so much to do there, plus the longest foot trail in Texas (Lone Star trail) resides here. This campsite is located on the Eastern side of the forest and it very close to the Eastern Terminus of the Lone Star trail ( trailhead #15).

Double Lake is the campsite that has it all. Plus there is a lake, or two, where you can fish, boat, and swim. There are lots of bike and hiking trails, along with off roading vehicle trails. The scenery is amazing. I love to go hiking early in the morning as all of the wildlife begins to rise. The sounds and views are some of the best in the state.

The facilities are kept very clean and the staff is always to kind and helpful. Some of the trails were closed the last time I visited but the park rangers were very helpful in helping me navigate. There are tent sites, group tent sites and RV sites available to reserve, which you can easily reserve online. My favorite tent site, that I try to get every time is site # 28. It is easily accessible, off by itself, and still close enough to the bathrooms. I like it because it has quite a bit of room, lots of tree cover ( which is nice when it rains, or in the summer) and it has some character to it.

There is a ranger station at the entrance of this site, but be aware they are closed on the weekend. They have a little drop box and fill out sheet is you come on the weekends, but make sure to download a map of the trails and park beforehand, because the maps are never stocked and there likely won't be one. If you don't have one, there is usually a ranger driving around on a golf cart you can ask.

Make sure you hike the double lake trail. It is about 9 miles long with a very easy footpath, but the views and stillness of the forest make it worth it. The trailhead is between the lake and bathrooms after entering, but be aware it is also a bike trail and can get muddy after a good rail.

There is a fee to enter. If you have a National Park pass it is free and it is twenty dollars a night. Please visit this park!!

SiteSite # 28

Month of VisitOctober

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Jeanette T.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018

Best place ever

This is my favorite place to camp and ride the trails. Smooth and fast are the best way to describe them.

Month of VisitMay

Emily S.

Guide

Reviewed May. 3, 2018

Double Lake Recreation Area

Weekend family camp full of hiking, kayaking, fishing and biking. Restrooms were clean and stocked. We stayed during a biking event and although there were a lot of people and they had some roads taped off everyone was super friendly and didn’t mind my kids trying to ride their bikes alongside them. The lake was beautiful, a bit windy for kayaking but still fun.

Month of VisitMarch

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Sara S.

Legend

Reviewed Jun. 12, 2016

good stay

Our site was great- wooded area, shady, private with a nice picnic table too. Some sites seemed much larger than others and some were far more level than others, so checking out the sites before choosing one is a good idea. The bathrooms were not new, but were clean enough. This parked offered some good biking :)