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Double Lake Recreation Area

DOUBLE LAKE RECREATION AREA
DOUBLE LAKE RECREATION AREA
DOUBLE LAKE RECREATION AREA
DOUBLE LAKE RECREATION AREA
DOUBLE LAKE RECREATION AREA

Featured amenities

Fire Pit

About Double Lake Recreation Area

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.

Number of accommodations: 41

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Swimming

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Closed periods
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Fire Pit
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

41 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: SLF
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: SLF
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: SLF
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: SLF
No Hookups
Price not available
00A, Loop: GRP
25 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
00B, Loop: GRP
25 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
00C, Loop: GRP
25 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
00D, Loop: GRP
25 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
00E, Loop: GRP
25 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
00F, Loop: GRP
25 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
00G, Loop: GRP
25 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
00I, Loop: GRP
25 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
00J, Loop: GRP
25 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: DOUB
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: DOUB
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: DOUB
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: DOUB
No Hookups
Price not available
014, Loop: SLF
8 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: DOUB
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: DOUB
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: DOUB
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: NORT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: NORT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: NORT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: NORT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: NORT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: NORT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: NORT
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: NLS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 051, Loop: NLS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 052, Loop: NLS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 053, Loop: NLS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 054, Loop: NLS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 055, Loop: NLS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 059, Loop: NLS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 060, Loop: NLS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 062, Loop: NLS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 065, Loop: NLS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 3435, Loop: NDBL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 37-38, Loop: NDBL
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 4849, Loop: NLSD
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (905)

What Guests Are Saying

Double Lake Recreation Area is a beautiful and clean park set in a tranquil wooded environment, ideal for hiking and biking. Campers appreciate the friendly and helpful hosts, well-maintained sites, and clean restrooms. While some facilities need updates and there's limited fishing due to lily pads, the overall experience is positive, making it a popular getaway spot close to Houston.

Review Summary

4.5
905 reviews
5
68.2%
617
4
18.0%
163
3
8.6%
78
2
2.7%
24
1
2.5%
23

Craig G

Verified

May 19, 2026 Stayed at: 036, Loop: NORT

5

Beautiful park tucked deep in the woods, a Bigfoot enthusiast’s dream! The hiking trails were amazing, and the bike trail was a blast, even if it was a little rough in spots. We stayed at Site 36, which is a decent-sized pull-through, but it does slope toward the road, so leveling was a challenge. I eventually gave up after running out of leveling blocks. The site also gets full sun all day with virtually no shade, while several other sites around the loop looked fully shaded. Keep in mind, less than half the sites have a sewer hook-up.

That said, the park itself is fantastic, and being only 45 minutes from home makes it an easy getaway. We’ll definitely be back, just in a different site next time! Park hosts were very welcoming as well.

Gary p

Verified

May 16, 2026 Stayed at: 059, Loop: NLS

4

Our family has camped here for around 60 years. Nice park and clean sites. Host was very nice and diligent.
We noticed wild hog damage in quite a few places. But it is the piney woods of Texas so hogs are a problem everywhere.
Fire pits are old, too tall, full of holes and some needed cleaning.
The shower heads are old and spray extremely hard. The water was so hot that we felt almost burned.
However, the restrooms were cleaned daily and fans helped dry the floor.
We also noticed that the trailer dump station was gone. We had to dump at an RV site upon leaving. Not good if all sites are full. This park just needs some money spent in updates and improvements.

Sheri L

Verified

May 5, 2026 Stayed at: 059, Loop: NLS

1

I’ve been camping here multiple times a year for the past eight years. Unfortunately, the campground is no longer being maintained to the standards that it used to be. Wood and ice are no longer available for purchase. The hosts, while they were not necessarily rude… they also did not make you feel welcome. Unfortunately, I think our time at this campground has come to an end. I’ll stick with the state parks.

Rusty H

Verified

April 27, 2026 Stayed at: 054, Loop: NLS

5

First visit here, the park is very beautiful and clean, lots of trees which in a lot of sites not very good for starlink, was still able to get some ok mbps. ATT phone service was 1 bar. The sites are decent though sure could use some money for maintenance. One of the quietest park we've visited. Double Lake has a nice 1.3 mile paved trail around it and there are other trails for hiking. Will defiantly come back for more visits.

Rusty H

Verified

April 27, 2026 Stayed at: 054, Loop: NLS

5

First visit here, the park is very beautiful and clean, lots of trees which in a lot of sites not very good for starlink, was still able to get some ok mbps. ATT phone service was 1 bar. The sites are decent though sure could use some money for maintenance. One of the quietest park we've visited. Double Lake has a nice 1.3 mile paved trail around it and there are other trails for hiking. Will defiantly come back for more visits.

Kimberly K

Verified

April 22, 2026 Stayed at: 055, Loop: NLS

3

Restrooms were so clean for a campground, the staff was SO incredibly friendly, the trails were great and the sites were amazing. The only thing that wasn’t awesome was that 95% of the surface of the lake is covered in lily pads so fishing was pretty impossible. If you don’t love to fish, this place is amazing.

Kimberly K

Verified

April 22, 2026 Stayed at: 055, Loop: NLS

3

Restrooms were so clean for a campground, the staff was SO incredibly friendly, the trails were great and the sites were amazing. The only thing that wasn’t awesome was that 95% of the surface of the lake is covered in lily pads so fishing was pretty impossible. If you don’t love to fish, this place is amazing.

Samuel J

Verified

April 20, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: DOUB

5

Double lake has excellent trail and campsite conditions. The Volunteers also kept a strict quiet policy after 10pm which was refresning!

Samuel J

Verified

April 20, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: DOUB

5

Double lake has excellent trail and campsite conditions. The Volunteers also kept a strict quiet policy after 10pm which was refresning!

Nick P

Verified

April 19, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SLF

5

For being so close to Houston, it feels like you are far enough out to enjoy nature. The night time is quiet and everyone is respectful

Location Double Lake Recreation Area

Address:
301 Fm 2025
Coldspring, TX, 77331
United States

Highway access

Double Lake Recreation Area is accessible via Highway 150, which is approximately 22 miles west of New Waverly, Texas.

Latitude & Longitude: 30.5331 / -95.1289

Elevation: 96 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • PLEASE DO NOT DISPOSE FLUSHABLE WIPES INTO CAMPGROUND WASTEWATER SYSTEM. THESE PRODUCTS CAUSE SIGNIFICANT BLOCKAGE ISSUES AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH OUR WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM.
  • Two vehicles included with each standard site fee; Four vehicles included with group site fee; extra vehicles charged $9 per night on-site
  • Only two tents and up to eight people are allowed at a single occupancy campsite
  • No access for newly arriving campers.
  • Fire permitted in fire rings only
  • Street Legal Vehicles Only
  • No alcohol.
  • Day use fee of $7 per vehicle per day; annual pass $30 per vehicle; walk-in or bicycle $1 per person per day; dump station use $5 per use
  • Site must be occupied in the first 24 hours of reservations
  • Click here for more information on National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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