Sam Houston National Forest-Double Lake Recreation Area
Time:
11:00am-5:00pm
Key Contact:
Tamberly Conway
Conservation Education Coordinator
US Forest Service-National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT)
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Conservation Education Coordinator
US Forest Service-National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT)
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Details:
Double Lake Recreation Area is located on the east side of the Sam Houston near Coldspring, Texas, surrounding a 24-acre lake and includes whispering pines and hardwoods one mile south on FM-2025. Built initially in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, Double Lake Recreation Area facilities includes family camping units, group camping, picnicking units, a picnic shelter, swimming area and beach, and a concession stand with bathhouse. Each family camping unit has a table, fireplace, tent pad, parking spur, and lantern-holder post. There are units with water, sewer, and electrical hook-ups. Picnic units have tables and fireplaces.
Canoes and paddleboats can be rented at the concession stand at Double Lake which also has ice, and other items for sale. Bass, bream, and catfish have been stocked in Double Lake, and fishing is permitted under applicable state laws. Only small electric motors are allowed on the lake. Double Lake Recreation Area also provides access to the Lone Star Hiking Trail.
Canoes and paddleboats can be rented at the concession stand at Double Lake which also has ice, and other items for sale. Bass, bream, and catfish have been stocked in Double Lake, and fishing is permitted under applicable state laws. Only small electric motors are allowed on the lake. Double Lake Recreation Area also provides access to the Lone Star Hiking Trail.
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| 77°F |
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Address:
Hwy. 59 in Cleveland, to FM 2025 north 17 mi.; From I-45, rt on 1375, SH150 e 25mi- FM2025 s 1/2 mi
Coldspring, Texas 77331
Coldspring, Texas 77331
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