Double Lake Recreation Area

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

🏕️ CampgroundSam Houston NF / HoustonTexas⭐ 4.4 (469)

🟢 35 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Mon Sep 21–Thu Sep 24

Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 42 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Double Lake Recreation Area in Texas has 35 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Sep 21–Thu Sep 24. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, NLS #051–NLS #055 next to each othersites 👥 GRP #00A, 👥 #00B, 👥 #00C, 👥 #00D, 👥 #00E, 👥 #00F, 👥 #00G, 👥 #00I, 👥 #00J, DOUB #010, #011, #012, #013, #015, #019, #021, NDBL #3435, #37-38, NLS #046, #051, #052, #053, #054, #055, #059, #060, #062, #065, NLSD #4849, NORT #031, #032, #033, #036, #039, #041, #043, SLF #001, #002, #005, #007, #014

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, DOUB #010–DOUB #013 next to each othersites 👥 GRP #00A, 👥 #00B, 👥 #00C, 👥 #00D, 👥 #00E, 👥 #00F, 👥 #00G, 👥 #00I, 👥 #00J, DOUB #010, #011, #012, #013, #015, #019, #021, NDBL #3435, #37-38, NLS #046, #051, #052, #053, #055, #060, NLSD #4849, NORT #031, #032, #033, #036, #039, #041, #043, SLF #001, #002, #005

Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites NLS #065

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →sites NLS #054, #059, SLF #007, #014

Wed Sep 30 – Fri Oct 22 nightsbook these dates →sites NLS #062

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites NLS #054, #065, SLF #007, #014

Sat Oct 3 – Tue Oct 63 nightsbook these dates →sites NLS #051, NORT #043

Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 NLS #059 & NLS #060 next to each othersites 👥 GRP #00F, NDBL #37-38, NLS #055, #059, #060, NORT #032

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 17.5 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger17.5 midirections →

⚡ EVgo23.8 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Double Lake Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 2–29 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Group Shelter ElectricGroup Shelter NonelectricGroup Tent Only Area Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆469 ratings

5★318

4★84

3★39

2★16

1★12

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.4/4

Verizon2.3/4

T-Mobile2.1/4

Sprint retired1.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Double Lake Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Double Lake Recreation Area?

Double Lake Recreation Area in Texas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Double Lake Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Double Lake Recreation Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Double Lake Recreation Area?

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Double Lake Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 2–29 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Double Lake Recreation Area a good campground?

Double Lake Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 469 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Double Lake Recreation Area?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Double Lake Recreation Area, AT&T rates highest at 2.4 out of 5 from 175 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Double Lake Recreation Area located?

Double Lake Recreation Area is located in Sam Houston NF / Houston, Texas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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