Double Lake Recreation Area: (936) 344-6205

in National Forests in Texas

The numbers that decide it

Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Double Lake Recreation Area: (936) 344-6205

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. Campsites, a shelter for groups up to 75, and a lodge for group events are available by reservation through https://www.recreation.gov/ Double Lake Mountain Bike Trail map A 21-mile mountain bike trail meanders around the lake which is stocked with bass, bream and catfish. For hikers, a 5-mile hike (one way) on the Lone Star Hiking Trail provides an opportunity to experience the Big Creek Scenic Area.

Before you go

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

Day Use Fee - $7 per vehicle, per day. Camping - All fees may be found at https://www.recreation.gov/

Scenic drives that pass close

Make it a night on a better road

Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.