DOUBLE LAKE RECREATION AREA
Coldspring, Texas · USDA Forest Service

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About
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.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.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.For facility specific information, please call (936) 344-6205.Double Lake Recreation Area facilities includes family camping units, group camping, picnicking units, a picnic shelter, beach with swimming area and a concession stand with bathhouse.
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.
Location
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Details
- State
- Texas
- City / area
- Coldspring
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
- Campsites
- 45
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $7–$140 / night
- Rating
- 4.45 / 5 (477 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent, RV, Trailer
Nearby campgrounds
- CAGLE RECREATION AREA 39.0 km away
- Stubblefield Lake 48.8 km away
- MAGNOLIA RIDGE 92.9 km away · dump mentioned
- RATCLIFF LAKE RECREATION AREA 95.1 km away
- BLUFFVIEW PARK 95.4 km away
- SANDY CREEK 97.7 km away · dump mentioned