Double Lake Recreation Area
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
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.
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.
Need to Know
- Two vehicles included with each standard site fee; Four vehicles included with group site fee; extra vehicles charged $9 per night on-site
- No access from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. for newly arriving campers
- No alcohol in beach area
- Day use fee of $7 per vehicle per day (up to 5 people); annual pass $45 per family; walk-in or bicycle $1 per person per day; dump station use $5 per use
- Firewood $5 per bundle
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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.
Recreation
Double Lake is stocked with bass, bream and catfish. There are three fishing piers and a limited access boat ramp with parking nearby for trailers. Only boats with small electric motors are allowed. Boat and canoe rentals are available seasonally.
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.
Contact Information
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301 FM 2025 COLDSPRING TX 77331
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 936-653-3448
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 031, Loop NORT, Type Standard Electric
- Site Lodge, Loop GRP, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 054, Loop NLS, Type Rv Electric
- Site 4849, Loop NLSD, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop DOUB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 065, Loop NLS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 00G, Loop GRP, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 00J, Loop GRP, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop SLF, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop NLS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 3435, Loop NDBL, Type Rv Electric
- Site 012, Loop DOUB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop NORT, Type Standard Electric
- Site 053, Loop NLS, Type Standard Electric
- Site Picnic Shelter, Loop GRP, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop NLS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 052, Loop NLS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop SLF, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop SLF, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop NLS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 00C, Loop GRP, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop SLF, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop NORT, Type Standard Electric
- Site 00E, Loop GRP, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop NLS, Type Rv Electric
- Site 046, Loop NLS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37-38, Loop NDBL, Type Rv Electric
- Site 00B, Loop GRP, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 060, Loop NLS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop DOUB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop NLS, Type Standard Electric
- Site 00F, Loop GRP, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 00I, Loop GRP, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop DOUB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop DOUB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop NORT, Type Rv Electric
- Site 043, Loop NORT, Type Standard Electric
- Site 036, Loop NORT, Type Standard Electric
- Site 00A, Loop GRP, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop NORT, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop NORT, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop SLF, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop DOUB, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 00D, Loop GRP, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop DOUB, Type Standard Nonelectric
