Double Lake Recreation Area

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

45Sites

45 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 45

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
DOUB	010	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
DOUB	011	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
DOUB	012	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
DOUB	013	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
DOUB	015	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
DOUB	019	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
DOUB	021	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
GRP	00A	group tent only area nonelectric	—	—
GRP	00B	group tent only area nonelectric	—	—
GRP	00C	group tent only area nonelectric	—	—
GRP	00D	group tent only area nonelectric	—	—
GRP	00E	group tent only area nonelectric	—	—
GRP	00F	group tent only area nonelectric	—	—
GRP	00G	group tent only area nonelectric	—	—
GRP	00I	group tent only area nonelectric	—	—
GRP	00J	group tent only area nonelectric	—	—
GRP	Lodge	group shelter electric	—	—	yes
GRP	Picnic Shelter	group shelter nonelectric	—	—	yes
NDBL	3435	rv electric	40 ft	50	yes
NDBL	37-38	rv electric	40 ft	50	yes
NLS	046	standard electric	35 ft	50	yes
NLS	050	standard electric	30 ft	50	yes
NLS	051	standard electric	40 ft	50	yes
NLS	052	standard electric	36 ft	50	yes
NLS	053	standard electric	32 ft	50	yes
NLS	054	rv electric	35 ft	50	yes
NLS	055	standard electric	26 ft	50	yes
NLS	059	rv electric	30 ft	50
NLS	060	standard electric	40 ft	50	yes
NLS	062	standard electric	30 ft	50	yes
NLS	065	standard electric	30 ft	50
NLSD	4849	standard electric	40 ft	50	yes
NORT	029	rv electric	45 ft	50	yes
NORT	031	standard electric	30 ft	50	yes
NORT	032	standard electric	45 ft	50	yes
NORT	033	standard electric	30 ft	50	yes
NORT	036	standard electric	45 ft	50	yes
NORT	039	standard electric	30 ft	50
NORT	041	standard electric	30 ft	50
NORT	043	standard electric	40 ft	50	yes
SLF	001	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
SLF	002	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
SLF	005	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
SLF	007	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
SLF	014	tent only nonelectric	—	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in TX-08. This member’s public-lands record →

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