Double Lake Recreation Area
Campground · Texas · 45 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Sam Houston National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 45
- Bookable sites
- 45 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 75
- People per site
- 20
- Accessible sites
- 307 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 45 bookable sites
- 2 sites for day use only
- 20 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 45 ft
- Up to 75 people per site
- Loops: DOUB, GRP, NDBL, NLS, NLSD, NORT, SLF
Site types
- 17 Standard Electric
- 11 Standard Nonelectric
- 9 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- 5 RV Electric
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
- 1 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: campfires allowed, grills.
45 campsites at Double Lake Recreation Area
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010 | DOUB | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | |
| 011 | DOUB | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | DOUB | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | DOUB | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | DOUB | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | DOUB | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | DOUB | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 00A | GRP | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 25 | 🐾 |
| 00B | GRP | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 25 | 🐾 |
| 00C | GRP | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 25 | 🐾 |
| 00D | GRP | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 25 | 🐾 |
| 00E | GRP | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 25 | 🐾 |
| 00F | GRP | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 25 | 🐾 |
| 00G | GRP | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 25 | 🐾 |
| 00I | GRP | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 25 | 🐾 |
| 00J | GRP | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 25 | 🐾 |
| Lodge | GRP | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 75 | ♿ |
| Picnic Shelter | GRP | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | — | 50 | ♿ |
| 3435 | NDBL | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 37-38 | NDBL | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 046 | NLS | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 050 | NLS | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 051 | NLS | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 052 | NLS | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 36 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 053 | NLS | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 32 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 054 | NLS | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 055 | NLS | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 26 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 059 | NLS | Rv Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 060 | NLS | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 062 | NLS | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 065 | NLS | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 4849 | NLSD | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 029 | NORT | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 031 | NORT | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 032 | NORT | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 033 | NORT | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 036 | NORT | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 039 | NORT | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 041 | NORT | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 043 | NORT | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 001 | SLF | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | SLF | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | SLF | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | SLF | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | SLF | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
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.
30.53306, -95.12889 · 30°31'59.0"N 95°7'44.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 3.1 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Double Lake Recreation Area
- Can you reserve a site at Double Lake Recreation Area?
- Yes, Double Lake Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Double Lake Recreation Area have?
- 45 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Double Lake Recreation Area?
- 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Double Lake Recreation Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Double Lake Recreation Area.
- Does Double Lake Recreation Area have hookups?
- Electric, Water, Sewer.
Camping near Double Lake Recreation Area
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- Double Lake Recreation Area: (936) 344-6205 1.4 mi · Campground
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- Ratcliff Lake: (936) 655-2299 58.8 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 936-653-3448
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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