Double Lake Recreation Area: (936) 344-6205

Area Status: Open

Mountain bike sign at Double Lake on the Sam Houston National Forest.

Double Lake Recreation Area was built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and offers camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking or just getting back in touch with nature.

Campsites, a shelter for groups up to 75, and a lodge for group events are available by reservation through https://www.recreation.gov/

** The Double Lake Mountain Bike Trail is Temporarily CLOSED due to displaced bridges and wet trail conditions.

A 21-mile mountain bike trail meanders around the lake which is stocked with bass, bream and catfish. For hikers, a 5-mile hike (one way) on the Lone Star Hiking Trail provides an opportunity to experience the Big Creek Scenic Area.

Families picnicking at Double Lake Recreation Area on the Sam Houston National Forest.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	** The Double Lake Mountain Bike Trail is Temporarily CLOSED due to displaced bridges and wet trail conditions.
Reservations:	Reservations are required by visiting at https://www.recreation.gov/
Area Amenities:	Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking
Fees:	Day Use Fee - $7 per vehicle, per day. Camping - All fees may be found at https://www.recreation.gov/
Closest Towns:	Coldspring, Texas; Cleveland, Texas
Water:	Drinking Water
Restroom:	Flush toilets with showers

General Information

Directions:

From Hwy. 59 in Cleveland, take FM 2025 north 17 mi., turn right at Double Lake.

From I-45, exit at New Waverly, take SH 150 east 25 mi., take FM 2025 S 1/2 mi., turn left at Double Lake.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

A 21-mile mountain bike trail meanders around the lake.

See attached map.

Campground Camping

RV Camping

No. of Sites	65
Pavement Type for Parking	Asphalt
Reservation Info	www.recreation.gov
Hookup - Water	Yes
Hookup - Sewer	Yes
Dump Stations	No
Hookups - Electric	50 amp

Group Camping

Lake and Pond Fishing

Day Hiking

Picnicking

Group Picnicking

Boating - Non-Motorized

Electric motors permitted.

Swimming

Amenities

Camping trailer:	Contact district office for parking spur size
Tent camping:	Tent pads provided
Toilets:	Flush
Accessible:	37 accessible campsites
Drinking water:	Drinking water is available within a short distance of each camping site