Scenic Drive

Several Forest Service Roads through Sam Houston National Forest offer close views of tangled, undisturbed area known as the Big Thicket. One such route is to Double Lake Recreation Area south of Coldspring about 4 miles via Texas 150 west, F.M. 2025 and a Forest Service Road.

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More Things to Do

San Jacinto County Museum

Housed in handsome, restored jail, circa 1887, (a National Register structure). Cell block, hangman's drop…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Wolf Creek Park

Fishing, boating, skiing, swimming, and hiking, all available in wooded park on beautiful Lake Livingston.…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Cape Royale Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Sam Houston National Forest

City is near eastern edge of forest. Double Lake Recreation Area offers camping facilities on…

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