USDA Forest Service · Texas
Double Lake Recreation Area
USDA Forest Service · Texas, United States
- Sites
- 45
- Hookups
- 23 electric, 24 with water, 22 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 390 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- HENRY CREEK (NFSR 220) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
- Nearest town
- COLDSPRING
- Address
- 301 FM 2025, COLDSPRING, TX, 77331
- Phone
- 936-653-3448
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Picnicking, Swimming
42 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61° | 42° | 19° | 75° | 4 of 11 |
| February | 65° | 48° | 10° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| March | 73° | 56° | 34° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 78° | 60° | 48° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 85° | 69° | 62° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 90° | 75° | 68° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 76° | 71° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 94° | 77° | 73° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 89° | 73° | 62° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 82° | 62° | 47° | 95° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 72° | 56° | 33° | 82° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 64° | 46° | 35° | 79° | 0 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Double Lake Recreation Area · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
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