National Forests & Grasslands in Texas
Angelina National Forest Caddo/LBJ National Grasslands Davy Crockett National Forest Sabine National Forest Sam Houston National Forest Southern Research Station Lab National Forests &
Grasslands in Texas Phone: (936)-639-8501
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Sam Houston National Forest
Double Lake Recreation Area
Warning
Fishing
Advisory:
Largemouth bass at Ratcliff Lake, Bouton Lake,
Boykin Springs, and Double Lake have recently shown elevated levels
of mercury. This is a common occurrence in East Texas lakes.
Only largemouth bass and bowfin are affected. Please observe
Texas Department of Health's advisory that adults should limit consumption
of largemouth bass from these lakes to no more than two 8-oz. meals
per month. Children should limit consumption of largemouth
bass to no more than two 4-oz. meals per month. Women who are pregnant, nursing, or may become pregnant should not consume any fish from these areas.
Double Lake Recreation Area was built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and offers a little of everything including camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking or just getting back in touch with nature.
There are 65 family sites (some with electric and sewer hookups) and nine groups sites. Thirty-seven campsites are accessible for persons with disabilities. Each site has a picnic table, level pad, lantern holder and a campfire ring or cooking grill.
Shelters for groups up to 100 and a lodge for group meetings of 50 or less are available for a fee. Reservations are required by contacting the National Recreation Reservations Service (NRRS) at 877/444-6777 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. seven days a week. Reservations may also be made on the Internet at www.recreation.gov.
Double Lake is stocked with bass, bream and catfish. There are three fishing piers and a limited access boat ramp with parking nearby for trailers. Swimmers can relax on a sandy beach after taking a cool plunge. Only boats with small electric motors are allowed on the 23-acre lake.
Showers, drinking water and toilet facilities are located throughout the campground areas.
A 5-mile hiking trail leads to Big Creek Scenic Area, and there is also access to the Lone Star Hiking Trail which offers an opportunity to see the “back country” of East Texas.
An 8-mile mountain bike trail meanders around the lake.
No off-road vehicles are permitted at Double Lake Recreation Area.
Double Lake Recreation Area Fees |
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Fee Description |
Unit / Service |
Fee |
Camping Fees |
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Primitive Campsite (no hook-ups) |
Per camp unit, per night |
18.00 |
Hook-ups (water, electric) |
Extra service, per night |
10.00 |
Hook-ups (water, electric, sewer) |
Extra service, per night |
12.00 |
Group Campsites* A, B, F, I |
Per group, per night |
65.00 |
Group Campsites* C, D, E, G, H, J |
Per group, per night |
55.00 |
Extra Vehicle |
Per vehicle, per night |
9.00 |
Interagency Senior and Access Pass/Golden Age and Access Card |
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*Contact Sam Houston National Forest Office for Group Campsite locations. |
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Day Use Fees |
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Day Use Parking (up to 5 persons) |
Per vehicle, per day |
6.00 |
Day Use Annual Pass (up to 5 persons) |
Per family, per year |
45.00 |
Extra persons / Walk-in / Bicycle |
Per person, per day |
1.00 |
Dump Station Use |
Per use |
6.00 |
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Picnic Shelter Fees |
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Group of 1-25 persons |
Per group, per day |
45.00 |
Group of 26-50 persons |
Per group, per day |
55.00 |
Group of 51-75 persons |
Per group, per day |
65.00 |
Shelter fees do not include Regular Vehicle Fees |
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CCC Lodge Fees |
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Group of 1-50 persons |
Per group, per day |
95.00 |
Group of 51-100 persons |
Per group, per day |
120.00 |
Lodge Fees do not include Regular Vehicle Fees |
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Firewood |
Per bundle |
5.00 |
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Concession Sales (snack & rental store) |
(market rates) |
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Fees are subject to applicable Texas state and local taxes. |
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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.
Sam
Houston National Forest 394 FM 1375 West New Waverly, TX 77358 (936)-344-6205 Toll free (888) 361-6908 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 11:30; 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
USDA Forest Service - National Forests & Grasslands in
Texas
Last Modified: July 2008