Double Lake Recreation Area

State: Texas

Address 1: North of Double Lake.

Address 2: Sam Houston National Forest

Open all Year: Yes

Number of Sites: 65

Elevation: 292

County: San Jacinto

Free: No

Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information

About: 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.

A 9-mile mountain bike trail meanders around the lake.

Fees: N/A (2011)

Closest Towns: Coldspring (TX), Cleveland (TX)

Water: Yes

Restrooms: Flush Toilets & Showers

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.