Weekend availability at Double Lake Recreation Area
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 6:55 AM PTSold out 1 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Open38/43 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open35/43 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open12/43 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open24/43 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open19/43 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 45
- Electric sites
- 23
- Water hookups
- 22
- Sewer hookups
- 10
- Pull-through
- 6
- Max rig length
- 45 ft
About this campground
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.
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.
Activities
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- BIKING
- DAY USE AREA
- KAYAKING
- MOUNTAIN BIKING
- SWIMMING
- PICNICKING
- HIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Cagle Recreation AreaNational Forests and Grasslands in Texas24 mi
- SAM HOUSTON (Houston/Conroe/Huntsville Area)National Forests and Grasslands in Texas24 mi
- Big Thicket Visitor CenterBig Thicket National Preserve44 mi
- DAVY CROCKETT (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-2299National Forests and Grasslands in Texas53 mi
- Magnolia RidgeSteinhagen Lake58 mi
- Bluffview ParkSteinhagen Lake59 mi
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