WDLA Family Campout
9/11/2026 5:00 pm
🏕️ Join Us for the Annual WDLA Family Campout!
CAMPOUT AT A GLANCE
📅 October 9–11, 2026
📍 Double Lake Recreation Area • Coldspring, TX
🏠Friday Check-in at Lodge "Welcome Center"
⛺ Overnight Camping: $20 per family WDLA registration fee plus parking fee paid at gate.
☀️ Saturday Day Visit: $0 per family plus parking fee paid at gate.
🍴 Family Potluck: Saturday • 4:00–6:00 PM
🎬 Community Movie: Saturday Evening
🚙 Sunday Departure: By 1:00 PM
✅ What Does My Family Need to Do?
1️⃣ REGISTER FOR FAMILY CAMPOUT - REQUIRED FOR ALL FAMILIES
➡️ Choose Overnight Camping or Saturday Day Visit.
2️⃣ SIGN UP FOR THE SATURDAY FAMILY POTLUCK - IF PARTICIPATING
➡️ Choose what your family would like to contribute to our Saturday Family Potluck.
3️⃣ Choose a Volunteer Opportunity - If Participating
➡️ Help make the weekend possible by choosing a volunteer opportunity that works for your family.
⚠️Important: Potluck and Volunteer Signups do not register your family for the Campout. Please complete Step 1 — Family Campout Registration first.
💵 What will this cost my family?
☀️ Saturday Day Visit
WDLA Registration: $0
1 vehicle day-use fee: $7 (paid in exact cash at park gate)
Example for 1 family: Total = $7
⛺ One-Night Camping
WDLA Registration: $20/family
1 vehicle × 1 night: $9 (paid in exact cash at park gate)
Example for 1 family: Total = $29
🏕️ Two-Night Camping
WDLA Registration: $20/family (paid to WDLA PTO)
1 vehicle × 2 nights: $18 (paid at park gate)
Example for 1 family: Total = $38
Double Lake vehicle fees are paid separately at the park. Please bring exact cash.
💳 Cancellation Policy: Overnight registration fees are non-refundable. If your family cancels or is unable to attend, the $20 registration fee will remain with the WDLA PTO to support PTO programs and activities.
🅿️ Parking: Parking immediately adjacent to the group camping areas is limited. Families may unload camping equipment near the camping area and then may be directed to park in the central parking area.
Final parking instructions will be provided to registered families before the Campout.
🎒What do we need to bring?
🏕️ Double Lake / WDLA PTO Provides
- Reserved group camping area
- Restrooms and showers
- Lodge access during scheduled hours
- Designated fire rings, subject to fire restrictions
- Shared Campout activities
🎒 Your Family Needs to Bring
- Tent and sleeping equipment
- Flashlights and headlamps
- Lanterns
- Power banks
- Drinking water
- Meals/snacks and cooking supplies
- Camping chairs
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Toiletries/personal supplies
- Other camping necessities
⛺ First Time Camping? You're Welcome!
Never camped before? No problem! Many families may be experiencing their first campout, and WDLA families will be camping together in the group camping area.
Double Lake has restrooms and showers, but this is a campground—not a hotel or resort. Individual campsites do not have electricity or water hookups.
🛒 One important thing to know before you arrive: There are no restaurants or park stores at Double Lake for purchasing food, camping supplies, or other necessities. Families should arrive prepared with everything they will need for their stay.
Not sure what you'll need? We've made it easy:
📥 DOWNLOAD CAMPING CHECKLIST
📥 DESCARGAR LISTA DE CAMPAMENTO
🚗 What happens when we arrive?
The Lodge will be the designated "Welcome Center". See MAP below for location of Lodge and Campsites.
Families are strongly encouraged to arrive between 3:30 PM and 6:30 PM Friday so there is adequate daylight to locate the WDLA camping area, unload, and set up.
⏱️ Please allow approximately 45–60 minutes to unload and set up your campsite.
🌙 Families arriving later are welcome but should be prepared to set up after dark.
🏠 Friday Lodge — Welcome & Check-In Center
The Lodge will be available to WDLA families Friday from 3:00 PM–10:00 PM.
On Friday, the Lodge will serve as the WDLA Welcome and Check-In Center. Families can check in, receive camping information, and get assistance locating their camping area.
🔒 Important: No access is permitted for newly arriving campers between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Families arriving Friday should plan accordingly.
📅 What Does the Weekend Look Like?
📅 Major Weekend Events
🌲 Friday — Arrive, Set Up & Settle In
🏠 Check-In: Lodge Welcome Center (recommend 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM)
⛺ Campsite Setup: Unload and set up your family's campsite
🔥 Evening: Relax at your campsite or gather with other WDLA families at the Lodge
☀️ Saturday — Family Campout Day
🏠 9:00 AM — Lodge Opens
🥾 10:00 AM — Family Hike • Meet at the Lodge
🎯 1:00 PM — Family Games • Meet at the Lodge
🍴 4:00–6:00 PM — Family Potluck • Lodge
📸 6:00 PM — WDLA Group Picture
🎬 8:00 PM — Community Movie • Across from the Lodge
🌅 Sunday — Pack Up & Head Home
🧹 Morning — Break Down & Clean Up Your Campsite
🚙 By 1:00 PM — All WDLA Campsites Cleaned, Packed & Vacated
🏠 Saturday Lodge
The Lodge will be available to WDLA families Saturday from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM and will serve as our shared gathering, dining, and activity space throughout the day.
🍳 Saturday Breakfast: WDLA will NOT provide an organized breakfast. Families should bring their own breakfast and may use the Lodge to eat and gather.
🍴 Saturday Family Potluck
📅 Saturday, October 10
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
🏠 Lodge
The Family Potluck is an opportunity for WDLA families to share a meal together.
Click Here for Potluck Signup.
Families participating in the Potluck should use the Saturday Potluck Signup to select one or more available food, drink, or supply contributions.
📋 Potluck categories have a limited number of spots to help us create a balanced meal.
🥘 For food contributions, use the Comments field to tell us what your family plans to bring.
🔌 If your dish requires a crock pot or electricity to stay warm, please include that information in your comment.
🙋 Volunteer Opportunities
The Family Campout is a community event, and parent and family volunteers help make the weekend possible.
Volunteer opportunities include:
👋 Friday Welcome Center and arrival assistance
⛺ Campsite setup assistance
🎯 Saturday activities and event support
🍴 Potluck and food coordination
🪑 Tables, chairs, and event supplies
🎬 Community Movie setup and breakdown
🗑️ Cleanliness, trash, and grounds
🧹 Sunday breakdown and final cleanup
Click here for Volunteer Signup.
Adults and teens may volunteer, and younger children may help alongside their families when appropriate.
Use the Campout Volunteer Signup to select one or more opportunities that work with your family's schedule.
⛺ Campsites & Facilities
WDLA has reserved group camping space for participating families at Double Lake.
⚡ Individual camping areas do not have electrical hookups.
🚿 Restrooms and showers are available within the recreation area.
➡️ Double Lake Recreation Area MAP
(Click here for Google Map)
🔥 Campfires & Fire Restrictions
🔥 Campfires are permitted only in designated fire rings.
Weather and fire conditions may result in a burn ban or other fire restrictions during the Campout. A burn ban may prohibit campfires even though the campsite normally provides a fire ring.
⚠️ Please do not assume that campfires will be allowed.
Current fire restrictions will be confirmed at campground entry. All families must follow Double Lake's current fire rules and posted restrictions.
🪵 Firewood
Help protect the forest from tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site rather than transporting firewood long distances.
⚠️ Important Double Lake Rules
Please help WDLA be a responsible campground guest.
🔥 Fires: Permitted in designated fire rings only.
🚗 Vehicles: Street-legal vehicles only.
🔒 Late Arrival: No access for newly arriving campers between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
🧻 Flushable Wipes: Do not dispose of disposable or "flushable" wipes in the campground wastewater system. These products can cause significant blockage problems.
🪵 Firewood: Obtain firewood at or near your destination when possible to help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests.
🕚 Sunday Departure
All WDLA campsites must be completely cleaned, packed, and vacated by 1:00 PM Sunday.
Each family is responsible for:
⛺ Breaking down its own campsite
🚙 Loading all personal belongings
🗑️ Removing trash
🔍 Checking for forgotten items
🌲 Leaving its camping area clean
Please allow sufficient time Sunday morning to complete your campsite breakdown before the 1:00 PM WDLA departure deadline.
🎒 Before the Campout
Registered families will receive additional information as the Campout approaches, including:🌦️ Weather information
🔥 Current fire restrictions
🚗 Arrival and parking instructions
🍴 Potluck reminders
🙋 Volunteer reminders
🎬 Community Movie information
📢 Other important event updates
Please monitor the email address associated with your Membership Toolkit account for Campout communications.
❓ Questions?
Monica Silva
Camping Event Chair
📞 832-755-3661
✉️ community@whartonpto.org
