About Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 33
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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Reviews (891)
What Guests Are Saying
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful scenery, spacious and quiet campgrounds, and well-maintained facilities, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and outdoor activities. Many visitors enjoyed the hiking trails, clean restrooms, and peaceful atmosphere, with some returning frequently. However, there were a few concerns regarding noise from neighbors, occasional maintenance issues, and a lack of sewer hookups, but overall, guests had a positive experience and expressed a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful scenery, spacious and quiet campgrounds, and well-maintained facilities, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and outdoor activities. Many visitors enjoyed the hiking trails, clean restrooms, and peaceful atmosphere, with some returning frequently. However, there were a few concerns regarding noise from neighbors, occasional maintenance issues, and a lack of sewer hookups, but overall, guests had a positive experience and expressed a desire to return.
Review Summary
Paul M
VerifiedOctober 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Ratcliff is a beautiful and peaceful spot in the tall pines. We always enjoy our days there, walking, fishing, sitting, and just soaking up Nature.
Wendy H
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Happy to have facilities mostly clean and stocked during govt shutdown so we could use. Light fixtures in the shower rooms in Dogwood loop need attention so lights work all the time in all 4 rooms. Fans don’t work when lights don’t come on and that’s a problem for showering. We had an enjoyable time there.
Wendy H
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Happy to have facilities mostly clean and stocked during govt shutdown so we could use. Light fixtures in the shower rooms in Dogwood loop need attention so lights work all the time in all 4 rooms. Fans don’t work when lights don’t come on and that’s a problem for showering. We had an enjoyable time there.
Veronica K
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Beautiful and peaceful
Veronica K
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Beautiful and peaceful
Kay Ann K
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
This is such a beautiful park! We enjoyed hanging out & walking the roads & trails. We brought kayaks for the lake, but once we saw alligators, the kayaks docked & put away. :/ We had a nice visit into Crockett. Do check days the shops are open, because on Wed & Thurs, a couple of them were closed. The Davy Crockett Grill was yummy & fun.
Wayne V
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
Ratcliff Lake is fast becoming one of my favorite places to camp. Not too close to any metropolitan areas, but close enough to a couple of towns in case anything needs to be picked up.
Wayne V
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
Ratcliff Lake is fast becoming one of my favorite places to camp. Not too close to any metropolitan areas, but close enough to a couple of towns in case anything needs to be picked up.
Kay Ann K
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
This is such a beautiful park! We enjoyed hanging out & walking the roads & trails. We brought kayaks for the lake, but once we saw alligators, the kayaks docked & put away. :/ We had a nice visit into Crockett. Do check days the shops are open, because on Wed & Thurs, a couple of them were closed. The Davy Crockett Grill was yummy & fun.
Ben H
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Beautiful, relaxing, and well-maintained campground. The kids loved biking around the campground and we also made it onto the water in our kayak and spent some time in the swimming area. would love to come back when there's no burn ban.
Location Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area
Address:
18551 State Highway 7 East
Kennard, TX, 75487
United States
From Crockett, take State Highway 7 east for 15 miles. The recreation area is on the left between the towns of Ratcliff and Kennard.
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area is accessible via State Highway 7, which connects to nearby towns and serves as the major road leading to the area.
Latitude & Longitude: 31.3883 / -95.155
Elevation: 100 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- This facility has first-come, first-served sites
- The Day-use fee at Ratcliff is $5.00 per vehicle and is required for all day-use activities including the Group Shelters and Amphitheater.
- Limit one RV unit (fifth-wheel, motorhome, trailer or pop-up) or two tents per site; each extra vehicle is charged $5 and may need to parked in an additional parking area away from the camping loop.
- No gas motors allowed on the lake
- ATVs or ORVs are not allowed on the ground in the recreation area or any other location on the Davy Crocket National Forest.
- Picnic shelter is for day use only; no overnight camping allowed
- Amphitheater site has no tables or grills
- Click here for information about National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
