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About DOUBLE LAKE RECREATION AREA
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 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. 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.
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What makes DOUBLE LAKE RECREATION AREA special
Double Lake Recreation Area has been welcoming campers to the East Texas Piney Woods since 1937, when the Civilian Conservation Corps built the original facilities around a small forest lake in Sam Houston National Forest. The campground offers tent sites, RV pads, and group areas beneath towering loblolly pines and hardwoods that create a shaded canopy even on the hottest summer days. The lake is open for fishing year-round with small electric motors only, keeping the water calm for paddlers and anglers targeting bass and catfish. A 5-mile hiking trail connects to the Big Creek Scenic Area, and access to the 128-mile Lone Star Hiking Trail — the longest continuously marked hiking path in Texas — is available from the recreation area. A 20-mile mountain bike trail loops around the lake for riders of varying skill levels. A swimming area provides relief during the humid East Texas summers. The CCC-era stone and timber structures give the area a historic feel that distinguishes it from newer campgrounds. Located near Coldspring, Double Lake is about 90 minutes north of Houston, making it a convenient escape from the metro area.
Reservations & Contact
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Phone
936-653-3448
Getting There
From New Waverly, Texas, go 22 miles east on Highway 150 to FM 2025. Turn and drive south 0.25 miles to the campground.
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Everything you need to know before your trip to DOUBLE LAKE RECREATION AREA.
How do reservations work for DOUBLE LAKE RECREATION AREA?
Reservation availability for DOUBLE LAKE RECREATION AREA can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at DOUBLE LAKE RECREATION AREA?
Campsite type details are limited right now. Check back as this listing is enriched.
Where is DOUBLE LAKE RECREATION AREA located?
DOUBLE LAKE RECREATION AREA is in Texas near COLDSPRING. Coordinates: 30.5331, -95.1289.
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