Double Lake Recreation Area

FS USDA Forest Service · COLDSPRING, TX · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Max RV Length 45 ft

The managing agency hasn't published campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Full Hookups 50 amp
Style Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites45
RV Sites5
Sites Accepting RVs33
Tent-Only Sites10
Group Sites11
Overnight Sites43
Max RV Length45 ft
Max Amps50
Full Hookup Sites10
Electric Hookup Sites22
Pull-Through Sites6
Back-In Sites27
SurfaceGravel

Location

30.5330556, -95.1288889 · 301 FM 2025 , COLDSPRING , TX 77331

Description

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

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.

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.

Contact Info

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

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.

Activities

BIKING BOATING CAMPING DAY USE AREA FISHING HIKING KAYAKING MOUNTAIN BIKING PICNICKING SWIMMING

Details

Phone936-653-3448
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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