Double Lake Recreation Area
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: COLDSPRING, TX, TX
Price: From $7 per night
Price range: $7–$140 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (452 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.Double Lake is open for fishing year round. Only boats with small electric motors are allowed.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/double-lake-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Historic 1937 CCC-built recreation area offering camping, fishing, swimming, and hiking including access to the 128-mile Lone Star Hiking Trail. Google reviewers praise the walking trails, quiet atmosphere suitable for mountain biking, and family-friendly environment.
Wildlife alert: Venomous snakes present: Northern Cottonmouth and Eastern Copperhead. Also bobcats, Eastern Screech-Owls, and Wood Thrush.
Insider tips for Double Lake Recreation Area: Book early — federal campground fills quickly. Bring self-contained RV or expect no hookups at most sites. 5-mile hiking trail to Big Creek Scenic Area and Lone Star Hiking Trail access available on-site.
Skip Double Lake Recreation Area if: You need RV hookups — only Electric Hookups listed but data notes 'No hookups at most sites.'. You cannot tolerate venomous snake presence in natural area..
Best time to visit Double Lake Recreation Area: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with fishing available all seasons and no specific seasonal closures noted..
Nearby campgrounds: Cagle Recreation Area (NEW WAVERLY, TX), Stubblefield Lake (Huntsville, TX), Magnolia Ridge (WOODVILLE, TX), Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area (KENNARD, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Double Lake Recreation Area
Cell signal at Double Lake Recreation Area (COLDSPRING, TX): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.Double Lake is open for fishing year round. Only boats with small electric motors are allowed.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills quickly.
Bring self-contained RV or expect no hookups at most sites.
5-mile hiking trail to Big Creek Scenic Area and Lone Star Hiking Trail access available on-site.
Campground operates year-round with fishing available all seasons and no specific seasonal closures noted.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From New Waverly, Texas, go 22 miles east on Highway 150 to FM 2025. Turn and drive south 0.25 miles to the campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — National Forests and Grasslands in Texas fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at National Forests and Grasslands in Texas before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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