Double Lake Recreation Area

Description

Built in 1937 by the CCC, Double Lake Recreation Area in the Sam Houston National Forest offers a little of everything, including camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking and simply relaxing in nature. A five-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.

Amenities: Hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, swimming, camping. Accessible flush toilets, showers, and concessions/general store available.       

Location: 301 FM 2025, Coldspring, TX  77331

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. 

Admission: $7 per vehicle per day; no access from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. for newly arriving campers

Contact: 936-653-3448

Helpful Links 

Double Lake Recreation Area Reservation Site

Double Lake Recreation Area Information