Basic camp grounds. Host Debra was friendly and helpful when I was setting up my tent solo. Facilities are older and need some maintenance but function as they should. Can't wait for the swimming area to reopen- I'll come try again. read more

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Looking for a quick scenic hike? The trail around Double Lakes is a bit over a mile and has a paved path around two small lakes. It makes for a lovely afternoon stroll. The fee is currently $7 and you have to drive all the way to the back of the park to get to the trail. read more

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Quiet campground, large area with paved (uneven) hiking trails around lake. This is a beautiful place to relax, birds chirping, fish splashing. Haven't seen frogs or lizards but they are hiding. -staying cool. Dirt trails for bike riders - head away from road. Narrow . Room for one vehicle on most campsites. Campgrounds closed at night, until morning 10pm - 7am. Day Use fee $7 (bring cash!) read more

Double Lake Recreation Area - Path along. lake, fractured by tree roots - not suitable for bikes (really uneven) be careful when walking! - Parks Near Me - Coldspring, Texas

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Great biking trails here and being able to camp is just makes it so much more worth the drive. Good times.

A great spot for a day trip or a nearby one night camping get away. The sounds of birds sing loud and the peaceful atmosphere can bring you bliss if you visit when little to no people are around. The area is small and does not offer to much, just a few short trails, bathrooms, camp sites, RV hook ups, benches, and tables. A lake in which you can kayak but only in designated areas, a tiny swimming spot gated off perfect for wading in as its shallow most spots but carful for the sharp degree and tangles of algae and bunches of branches. I've been here 3 times now twice before covid and it was absolutely amazing I drove 2 hours to come here just to let my dog swim as its peaceful and serene. The most recent time I visited in April of 2021 there was much more people camping and hiking around. Again I drove far to come to this specific spot even though there are many other swim spots closer to Katy, Tx I could have chose to go to. Again my dog flapped around and splashed around having the time of her life in the little water spot referred to as a "beach". No one else was in the water no one else was near the "beach" no one seemed to mind my dog joyously diving in the murky water. Yet a women whom I assume works for the park approached me on a golf cart and rudely told me my dog can't swim. I genuinely was unaware of this as it had never been an issue nor have I ever seen a sign. Surprised I apologized to her and she went on telling me how I will be ticketed, how my playful mermaid dog could bite someone (stereotyping my dog as she has pitbull features, she assumed my girl was some viscous rabid killer). She didn't stop there the rude and unnecessary remarks continued to spout from her mouth while I still shell shocked and heavy heartedly dragged my dog from the water as she resisted. I informed her I was never informed nor did I have any prior knowledge from the park signs that dogs couldn't go into the water and told her i would leave. Counter responsive she replied "you don't have to leave " but followed with several other nit picking things that I was doing wrong . Such as my dog peed in the grass 15 feet away from the water and " That's why dogs can't enter the beach area because people walk there " oh and "your dog must always be leashed on a 6foot leash " as I sat with my 8foot leash that had not once been off my dog. I was disappointed to say in the least that I was treated so unfairly as many of the campers seemed to get a laugh out of seeing my dog be so silly and happy. I won't be visiting again as there isn't much to see or do here anyways. There are several other more scenic and vast campgrounds within the forrest. Also even before covid they say they offer kayak and canoe rentals but i've yet to see a time when they actually were letting you rent kayaks as the sign always said currently we are not renting out any kayaks or canoes. The whole National Forest is astonishing and if you want to stop on a hot summer day to eat lunch somewhere outdoors and get your toes wet this might be your spot but for any other reason other than that I would go visit any other site in the forrest as there are way more scenic and adventurous than the Double Lake Recreation Area. read more

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So pretty in here, go drive through when it's raining and enjoy the scenery! It's so calm!

What a treat to have this park just an hour outside of Houston. My boyfriend and I came in February, while it was not only cold, but it rained all weekend! That didn't stop us from having a great camping experience here, though. We stayed on the primitive camping side (no water or electric). We chose an open spot and set up camp. I believe we were in spot 16 which we both believed to be the largest, most spread out campsite right in front of the lake. Bathrooms were close and they were kept clean. As a woman, the sink was small and the one shower stall was not ideal. We stayed here in the winter and were one of two filled sites. Had we been here in the middle of summer with several other campers, I could see this shower situation being a problem. Water got pretty warm so that was nice!! The lake was great. Fishing was not so great. Not worth bringing you pole..... There was standing water around the lake which in the summer would probably attract a lotttt of mosquitoes.... There was a good amount of people hiking and biking. From what we were told, there are 122 miles of hike/bike trails. While we were there, there was a group of probably 50 boyscouts. At about 3pm on Saturday we started hearing them yell out for two boys who had gotten lost in the woods. They yelled for hours and flashlights were roaming around all night. If nothing else - let that be a lesson to make sure you have cell service or are familiar with the routes before heading into the woods. Overall, this is a great winter/spring/fall camp ground. Some of the sites seemed very small, so I would suggest making reservations. read more

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Overall a nice peaceful place to start and end your day at the San Houston park. Plenty of trails to bike, run or hike with scenic views of the lakes and wooded trails. The trail along the waterway could be updated as it's cracked in many places. Also the park benches are showing severe aging and some benches are missing. There is definitely upgrades needed here. Parking is plentiful and accessible from the main road. Very little crowds from the time that we've gone which is great if you want to get away. I would come here again for a jog or walk in the park. Probably wouldn't camp due to the lack of amenities that are kept up with quality standards. read more

It is so beautiful and quiet out here! Neighbors are so scattered so you get to enjoy nature! Definitely let the kiddos bring their bikes or scooters. The campsites are very unleveled so make sure you bring some levelers or wood. None of that wifi or cable out here so don't forget your bean bag toss and your playin cards! Showers are close and the water is warm. Don't forget anything cause the nearest Walmart is 1/2 an hour away. There is a small grocery store and a dollar general down the road. And if you venture out, make sure you stop by The Hop for burgers & shakes! If your interested in historic sites, the old jail museum, hanging tree, and other historic buildings are nearby. Also plenty of antique stores in Coldspring. read more

Double Lake Recreation Area - Beautiful evening for a campfire - Parks Near Me - Coldspring, Texas

Campsites are very close, but I went there for the "mountain" biking. Made me miss Colorado, but better than nothing, I guess. poorly marked trails, have you going in circles, but everything looks the same anyway. Eventually you find yourself back on blacktop. read more

Double Lake Recreation Area - Parks Near Me - Coldspring, Texas

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first time camping here and i'd like to say ProS: nice area with space , water and electricity to plug your devices & appliances. restrooms and shower available, nice trees , mile trail all the way around & lake. other campers were very helpful and respectful of each other's belongings and those around them. saw 2 armadillos but nothing crazy which is great! cons: the man who runs it with his wife kim was nice enough to introduce himself and told us where to find him if we needed anything but there after make his rounds along the grounds and would stop and make too much damn conversation & it felt like an invasion of our camping time with our friends...in other words go away not everyone wants all of that while trying to enjoy our time out. everything was great minus the talk to the man who runs the whole thing & his rude comments calling my dog a "bastard". read more

This is a great camping location, very peaceful and beautiful. My only complaint would be the abundance of dead and alive spiders all over the restrooms/showers. However I would definitely still consider going back there again. read more

Double Lake Recreation Area - Parks Near Me - Coldspring, Texas

How in the world can you say anything bad about double lake? Camping, canoeing, swimming, hiking, grilling, bicycling, nature, wildlife and more! Take yourself back to years past and the beauty of the Sam Houston National Forest. Perfect for families, snowbirds, travelers or just city folk needing some relief from the stress city life. Conveniently located about two miles from Coldspring Texas offering locally owned restaurants, groceries, and antique/retail shops on the courthouse square. Less than 5 miles from lake Livingston, one of if not the largest body of freshwater in Texas. If you need to get away from it all for a few days, put double lake on your short list! read more

I purchased a USDA hang tag which covers the entire Sam Houston NF and other properties operated by USDA. I visited Double lake as it is advertised in Sam Houston NF website. My hang tag was visible but the owner stated I still need to pay entrance fee. I protested but I finally stated I will be calling the Rangers office. It was confirmed that the hang tag covers entrance fees and discounts for campsites and boat docks. I just did not like how the owner was very condescending. I will visit other areas of Sam Houston NF and other USDA lands minus this location. read more

Nice campgrounds but should be renamed double pond not lake no water except for about size of a pond read more

Double Lake Recreation Area - Fire!!! - Parks Near Me - Coldspring, Texas

Amazing! Clean and beautiful campsites. Gorgeous walking trails. Sweet swimming area!

I don't know where to begin. I love my campsite but it is very very desolate. Nobody here but me and Bigfoot. The bathrooms have no light so be sure to use them during the day. Our closest bathroom has (one men and one women) one potty and one open shower with ice cold water. It's so hot here that the shower was refreshing. ;). Was advised that I needed to buy firewood here from concession stand. Nobody at the greeting hut on entrance. Drove around til I found my spot. No info, no firewood, no concession stand. I do love camping but this may be a bit more primitive than I bargained for. Had to go through the woods looking for twigs to build my pitiful fire. Flies are aggressive and seem to have developed an immunity to citronella. There are also a plethora of little caterpillars everywhere. I have to drive to town in the am and buy bug spray and firewood. That is, if I stay. I like privacy but it is freaky here at night knowing I am alone. The concession stand hasn't opened this season yet. It's almost July. So I'm not sure what to say about that. Sure isn't what I would call thriving. Went to town to check out the local museum/jail. It was cool but closed. I think it's open every other weekend for five minutes on a Saturday. Right now we are boiling inside our tent because we are too scared to open the windows. I have two kitchen knives on the cooler beside my bed. Just in case Bigfoot decides he is hungry! read more

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20 miles of well-maintained, fast and flowing MTB trails. Not very technical at all, but a good place for beginners to build confidence and for intermediate/expert riders to work on speed, endurance and cornering. Also good for night riding. The trails dry up very quickly, so this is the perfect place to go after it rains. Take $6 cash to get in. read more

A group of our friends, including all the kiddos go camping here 3-4 times a year. We love this place and there are tons of reasons we keep coming back. The trails, the views, the upkeep of sites, the lake... I could go on. The staff is fantastic. i couldn't say anything bad about this place. Our next trip is in mid April, bags half packed! lol read more

Great little camping area very close to Houston. If you like camping under hundred foot pine trees this is a very nice park. Campsites are large and very wooded and not right on top of other campsites like in some parks. Lots of nice walking and biking trails. Bathrooms are not the cleanest but I have all boys so it wasn't that big of a deal. I will say the bathroom down by the canoe and beach area are a lot nicer and cleaner. The only thing that was disappointing was the lakes are almost dry so don't expect to fish as the spring that fed the lakes stop flowing in 2013. Overall it is a very nice wooded park that is great for tent camping and RVs. Would give five stars but with the lakes dried up it takes a lot away from the park. read more

Double Lake Recreation Area - Tent camping at double lake recreational area. - Parks Near Me - Coldspring, Texas

This area has been inundated with rain so take this review with a grain of salt. Second time here. Water level is normal. Fish are biting. Concession area still under construction. Trails need maintenance after the heavy rains. Roads need repair after rains. Shoulders need support. Potholes need to be filled. Park still clean. Campsites give you lots of space- love it! Will be back. read more

This state recreation areas is another of my favorite locations for an afternoon run out of Humble. The recreation area includes several kinds of camping locations, swimming, clean facilities as well as a very helpful staff. This is an excellent not heavily used area for wildlife watchers and those who enjoy studying nature. In warm weather there is a guarded swimming area, canoeing and fishing. Quiet, clean and inviting Double Lake is a great location for families or those who enjoy quiet time on the western edge of the Big Thicket. read more

Double Lake Recreation Area offers several activities including swimming, boating, biking, hiking and of course camping. It's a great weekend fitness trip or family outing. For my full review click or copy the link below. http://www.examiner.com/x-19179-Houston-Budget-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Double-Lake-Recreation-Area-offers-several-activities read more

Great place to get away for the weekend..the mountain bike trails are top notch and can be easy or difficult depending on the speed you go. Tons of wildlife to see! read more

Paid $7 to hike the park today. The Lone Star trail cuts through the park at the end of the dam. Lots of folks mountain biking, kayaking and swimming in the lake. Well maintained hiking and mountain biking trails. Even with all the rain last week, the trails are dry. Restrooms with showers are clean. No litter in the park. read more

Great campsite. Had what we needed. Quiet and peaceful. Good separation from neighbors. No complaints about the bathhouse. We never checked out the lakes so can't comment on them. read more

I was very disappointed on my weekend stay. My fishing pole stayed in the truck, the lake has become a tiny pond. At one time Double Lake was nice, but the drought has hurt. The bird watching and the walking/biking trails are very good, however the spaces are so unlevel we had to find a Lowes to buy 10 concrete blocks to semi level it. Double Lake needs to update online pictures so you are not as shocked as I was. read more

I've been to this place several times and we had a great time...This year it seems we are not going because I tried reserving my camp sight for Saturday and it tells me i have to reserve friday and saturday...This upsets me cause we work friday and cant make it til saturday and it totals to 179.00 for two days!!...love the place but i hate the way we have to make reservations... read more