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Double Lake NF Campground in the Sam Houston National Forest offers tent, RV, and cabin camping with access to equestrian trails. The campground features spacious sites set on a shallow lake, making it convenient for horse owners looking to explore the forest trails. Sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts with water and electric hookups available. The campground provides a peaceful setting deep in the woods approximately one hour from Houston.
The trail system around Double Lake connects riders to multiple routes throughout Sam Houston National Forest. Hiking paths encircling the lake offer additional recreational opportunities when not riding. Trailer parking accommodates horse owners, though the campground lacks dedicated horse corrals. The surrounding forest terrain includes gentle hills and wooded areas suitable for various skill levels. Most sites have ample space between them, offering privacy for campers with horses. The campground's location provides a quiet retreat while maintaining reasonable proximity to supplies in nearby communities. First-come, first-served sites are available, though reservations are recommended, especially during peak seasons.
"Located on the west edge of the east Texas piney woods, this state park features excellent RV and tent camping facilities, and a beautiful network of heavily forested trails."
"The sites are spacious as in most Texas state parks, and there are many shaded sites. The waterfront sites are tiered. The upper tier is where you park your rig. "
from $15 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Campgrounds have a variety of amenities to choose from, including screened shelters, which are great if you get caught in a Texas sized downpour or if the mosquitoes are particularly aggressive, a pond"
from $50 - $250 / night
"Walking trail around like is near. Not to many fire ant poles. Near by groceries store and town playground close by."
"Deep in the woods and on a nice shallow lake. Fantastic for walks around the lake, playing in the park, and fun trails. Camp grounds are spacious and we'll thought out."
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"Nice mini lake and walking trail"
"This park is only about a block off of Route 10 near Houston. Great place to stay if you are just passing through. The pool and hot tub are nice, and the lake is pretty."
from $39 / night
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TravelerLocated on the west edge of the east Texas piney woods, this state park features excellent RV and tent camping facilities, and a beautiful network of heavily forested trails. The lake offers canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing, and affords visitors an occasional glimpse of alligators. We love this place.
GuideGreat RV campsite #36. Pull thru and has great privacy. Walking trail around like is near. Not to many fire ant poles. Near by groceries store and town playground close by.
LegendI like Huntsville State Park campground for a long weekend getaway. It is about an hour north of Houston not far off Interstate 45, so very easily accessible. They have a large campground section which is only campsites, and also another section on the other side of a cove that is more of a recreational section which has a swimming beach, cabins, screened shelters, etc. This state park gets very crowded in the summertime, with campers as well as lots of day use folks enjoying the water. It is hard to get a campsite reservation, so plan ahead!
The sites are spacious as in most Texas state parks, and there are many shaded sites. The waterfront sites are tiered. The upper tier is where you park your rig. Then there is a retaining wall and steps to walk down to the lower tier where the picnic table, fire ring, lantern post, etc.. are located. We really didn't ever go down to the lower part of our site because it was inconvenient. It was a good place to walk the dogs though. The campground does slope slightly and the sites are not all real level, so be sure to bring your "legos" if you don't have a leveling system on your rig. The grounds did not seem to be as well maintained as some other state parks I've been to. We couldn't use the picnic table because it was surrounded by tall weeds and had a lot of spider webs under it. Bath house was not well maintained and kind of dingy. It was also not ventilated well and felt like a sauna as it was so humid in July.
There is a nice fishing pier and several places to fish off the bank. A ranger told me there are alligators in the lake, so be careful.
GuideI was totally surprised at the beauty of this park. I stayed in a screened shelter site with a view of the lake. The weather was cold, but I came prepared and setup my tent in the shelter. The park has many trails and view points. The staff at check-in were extremely helpful and you could tell they love their job. Ended up purchasing a Texas Parks Pass because I am quickly learning that Texas has some of the best camping in the country.
LegendWe took our family here on a Texas state park camping trip. The park rangers explain basics of camping. It was a great experience for our family. The park is very family friendly and tent friendly. It is on a lake that has fishing, kayaking and paddle boats. The facilities were nice and clean.
RangerLots of sites, but still need to make reservations way in advance, suppose due to its proximity to Houston. Very well kept park with clean facilities, and partial as well as full hookups. Close to Huntsville, so if you are needing supplies or just want to go into town and not cook you are golden. Small lake with paddle boats and good fishing. Fairly flat terrain and trails are well maintained, but not terribly scenic.
ScoutCampgrounds have a variety of amenities to choose from, including screened shelters, which are great if you get caught in a Texas sized downpour or if the mosquitoes are particularly aggressive, a pond with optional row boat rentals, and swimming spot. There isn't much variation in the trail terrain, though they may cross a stream here and there and have a good deal of tree cover from that hot TX sun. Overall, a great spot that is not too far out of the city to make a nice weekend getaway in the forest.
RangerI stayed here for my second week after camping in Sam Houston forest for almost a week. The place was slightly better than camping in sam houston. We managed to get a site right next to the water. The site was a little bigger than camping in sam Houston. There was a lot of people swimming in the water but not close to our campsite. They were swimming further down. The locals said there were a lot of catfish but we were not able to catch any after trying for some time. The fee to enter the park was 5 dollars as we were leaving because we did not enter through the main entrance to the park.
ScoutOkay okay so I live in Huntsville Texas which means I have been to Huntsville State Park more times than I can count. There's a fee to get in but it's not too bad. We like to go fishing with our day pass however you will not ever catch anything. I don't know why but the fishing sucks. Also there's crocodiles. However the campsite overall is really pretty we haven't stayed overnight here so I don't know about that.
Double Lake NF Campground offers cabin camping facilities for visitors seeking accommodations beyond tent or RV options. Located in Sam Houston National Forest near New Waverly, Texas, these cabins provide access to equestrian trails throughout the 163,000-acre forest. The campground remains open year-round, making it accessible for horse owners during all seasons. Sites accommodate multiple camping styles with cabins positioned to provide forest views.
Trail riding opportunities: Riders can access extensive horse trails from Double Lake NF Campground connecting to multiple routes throughout the forest. "Fantastic for walks around the lake, playing in the park, and fun trails. Camp grounds are spacious and we'll thought out," notes Devin P. The trail system offers various terrain suitable for different riding experience levels.
Swimming and fishing: The shallow lake provides recreational options when not riding. "Beautiful little lake, relaxing hiking and clean sites... Quite a bit of wildlife and pretty good fishing," reports Amanda C. The swimming area remains open during summer months with designated entry points.
Hiking circuit: A 1.7-mile walking path encircles the lake, allowing for nature observation. Matthew B. describes it as "an excellent quiet NF campground with a nice swimming area and ample bathrooms/showers." The relatively flat terrain makes this accessible for most fitness levels.
Peaceful setting: The campground offers a quiet environment away from urban areas while remaining accessible. "Deep in the woods and on a nice shallow lake," says Devin P., highlighting the natural surroundings that create a sense of seclusion despite being "only an hour from Houston."
Affordable options: Camping rates remain reasonable compared to private facilities. Erin R. notes the campground is "Quite and peaceful. A little pricey for public land but a great campground nonetheless," referring to the standard National Forest fee structure.
Wildlife viewing: The forest setting attracts diverse animal species visitors can observe. "[There's] quite a bit of wildlife and pretty good fishing," Amanda C. mentions, with the lake area particularly active during morning and evening hours.
Reservation requirements: While some sites allow walk-ups, securing spots in advance is recommended. Preston M. explains, "24 hour first come, first serve campsites, but I think you can also reserve spots on their website." Holiday weekends typically fill completely several weeks ahead.
Site privacy variations: Different campsites offer varying levels of seclusion. JenniferWinning observes, "sites not on top of each other (some more private than others), gravel pads for rv, tent, table, lantern post and campfire ring." Sites along the outer loops generally provide more separation.
Seasonal considerations: Summer brings higher temperatures and increased insect activity. "Mosquitos can be intense during warmer months, especially near the lake shoreline after rainfall. Bringing effective repellent is essential for comfortable outdoor time.
Shallow lake safety: The lake's gradual depth makes it suitable for families with children. The designated swimming area includes a gentle slope entry point without sudden drop-offs.
Playground access: A town playground is located near the campground for additional recreation options. Erin R. mentions "Near by groceries store and town playground close by," providing alternatives to forest activities.
Easy access amenities: Facilities are designed for convenient family camping. "Water & electric or primitive sites both available," notes JenniferWinning, with flush toilets centrally located within walking distance from most campsites.
Site selection: RV sites offer varying degrees of privacy and access. "Great RV campsite #36. Pull thru and has great privacy. Walking trail around like is near," recommends Erin R., highlighting the benefits of researching specific site layouts before booking.
Leveling considerations: Most sites feature gravel pads requiring minimal leveling. JenniferWinning describes "gravel pads for rv, tent, table, lantern post and campfire ring," though some sites may require blocks for perfect leveling.
Grocery proximity: Supplies remain accessible despite the forest setting. "Near by groceries store and town playground close by," notes Erin R., with the closest market approximately 15 minutes from the campground entrance.
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