Double Lake Recreation Area

US Forest Service · Texas

Double Lake Recreation Area in Texas. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 178 public campsites we map 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. 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.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

Not published (the agency does not list one)

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Site type

RV & Tent Campground

Suits an RV

Yes

Number of sites

710

Phone

936-653-3448

Coordinates

30.55260, -95.13250

Nearest sites we map

• Sam Houston (Houston/Conroe/Huntsville Area)39 km · US Forest Service
• Cagle Recreation Area44 km · US Forest Service
• Stubblefield Lake48 km · US Forest Service
• Kelly's Pond Campground51 km · US Forest Service
• Davy Crockett (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-229982 km · US Forest Service
• Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area92 km · US Forest Service

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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