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Two Lakes Campground

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:11:59 +0000

Located on the east side of the beautiful 1,323-acre Lake Owen, this campground has 90 shaded campsites nestled under towering pines and hardwoods.. Each campsite includes a parking spur, fire ring, picnic table, tent pad and can accommodate RV’s up to 50 feet. The campground has drinking water, a pay telephone, vault toilets, a fishing pier, two swimming beaches, two developed boat ramps, a dump station for RV’s, and an interpretive trail. Lake Owen and Bass Lake contain panfish, northern pike, walleye, bass and trout. There are 7 walk-in campsites. Campsites may be reserved through a campground reservation system. Accessible sites for people with disabilities are also available. There is a campground host to greet visitors. The North Country National Scenic Trail and Porcupine Lake Wilderness are adjacent or near the campground.

Download our brochure for more information: Two Lakes Brochure

Double Lake Campground

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:56:54 +0000

Built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, Double Lake offers a little of everything including camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking or just getting back in touch with nature. The Double Lake Recreation Area is open to day use and camping year round, and is a popular destination all four seasons.Campers have ample places to park their gear with 65 family sites (some with electric and sewer hookups) and an additional nine groups sites. Thirty-seven campsites are accessible for persons with disabilities. With national forest trees surrounding the area, each site is equipped with a picnic table, level pad, lantern holder and a campfire ring or cooking grill. Showers, drinking water and toilet facilities are located throughout the campground areas.

Double Lake Beach and Day Use Area

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:53:53 +0000

Double Lake is stocked with bass, bream and catfish. Boaters and fishermen can fish from one of three piers or can take advantage of a limited access boat ramp with parking nearby for trailers. Swimmers can relax on a sandy beach after taking a cool plunge. Only boats with small electric motors are allowed on the 23-acre lake.

Visitors can savor the outdoor flavor by hiking the marked 5-mile trail leading to the Big Creek Scenic Area, an eyeful of nature at its finest. For a longer trek, there’s access nearby to the Lone Star Hiking Trail which offers an opportunity to see the “back country” of east Texas.

In an effort to preserve Double Lake Recreation Area for others in the future, no off-road vehicles are permitted to roam the area. An 8-mile-long mountain bike trail meanders around the lake.

Double Lake Group Campground

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:49:14 +0000

Shelters for groups up to 100 persons and a lodge for group meetings of 50 persons or less are available for a fee.

Apache Campground

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:13:53 +0000

Apache Campground is located 2 miles NE of Cloudcrofton SH 244. All paved roads to and through campground. Elevation is 8900 feet. 25 family units spaced further apart provide tables, fire rings, parking spurs, toilets, drinking water, central garbage depository, and interpretive trails. There is a trailer length limit of 35 feet. Handicapped sites and restrooms available

Pines Campground

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:16:32 +0000

Pines Campground is located 1 mile NE of Cloudcroft on SH 244. Interior roads are gravel. Elevation is 8800 feet. 44 family units. Good for tent camping. Parking for motorized camping is available but limited. Tables, fire rings, toilets, drinking water, garbage depositories are available. There is a trailer length limit of 35 feet

Deerhead Campground

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:22:16 +0000

Deerhead Campground is located on SH 130, 2 miles south of the village. Interior roads are gravel. Elevation is 8700 feet. 34 family unit. Steep access, sharp turns and limited parking prohibit use of camping trailers. Tables, fire rings, toilets, drinking water, and garbage depositories are provided.

Sleepy Grass Campground

admin — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:26:09 +0000

Sleepy Grass Campground is located off SH 130, 3 miles south of the village. Veer left onto FR24B. Interior roads are gravel. Elevation is 8800 feet. 45 family units. Trail for the visually handicapped at west entrance of campground. Boy Scout camp adjacent. Tables, fire rings, toilets, drinking water, and garbage depositories are provided. There is a trailer length limit of 35 feet.

Upper Fir Group Campground

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:30:50 +0000

Upper Fir Campground is located about 3/4 miles north of US highway 82 on New Mexico 244. Paved interior roads with paved RV parking pads. Elevation is 8800 feet. Large covered pavilion, 200-person capacity. 12 tables, one large fire ring with benches around it, toilet, two large barbeques, drinking water hydrant, and garbage depositories are provided. Trailer length limit is 35 feet.

Lower Fir Group Campground

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:37:54 +0000

Lower Fir Campground is located about 3/4 miles north of US highway 82 on New Mexico 244. Paved interior roads. Elevation is 8800 feet. It has a 200-person capacity, a covered pavilion, 8 tables, a large fire ring surrounded by benches, toilet, drinking water hydrant, two large barbecues, and garbage depositories are provided. Trailer length limit is 35 feet..