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Average nightly rates33 total sites
RV Sites
18 sites
Tent Sites
15 sites
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 (916)
What Guests Are Saying
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful location, clean amenities, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a great choice for camping and outdoor activities. Many visitors enjoyed the well-maintained sites, spaciousness, and nearby hiking trails, highlighting the campground's overall comfort and enjoyable experience. However, some concerns were raised about maintenance, particularly regarding road conditions and restroom cleanliness, suggesting improvements could enhance the stay for larger RVs and during peak times.
What Guests Are Saying
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful location, clean amenities, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a great choice for camping and outdoor activities. Many visitors enjoyed the well-maintained sites, spaciousness, and nearby hiking trails, highlighting the campground's overall comfort and enjoyable experience. However, some concerns were raised about maintenance, particularly regarding road conditions and restroom cleanliness, suggesting improvements could enhance the stay for larger RVs and during peak times.
Review Summary
Patrick C
VerifiedNovember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Superb
Patrick C
VerifiedNovember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Superb
Charles B
VerifiedNovember 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Absolutely beautiful! Amazing park host! Everything was so clean and well taken care of! I have never felt so safe at a park before! Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
Charles B
VerifiedNovember 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Absolutely beautiful! Amazing park host! Everything was so clean and well taken care of! I have never felt so safe at a park before! Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
Paul G
VerifiedNovember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
The weather was sublime; the restrooms were close by and very clean. Not much luck fishing but the scenery was beautiful.
Leslie J
VerifiedNovember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
If you want to get away from things, hang out in the forest, but still have access to clean restroom facilities, an autumn visit here is the place to be. The lake is nice and at least partly visible from most campsites. The hosts are always friendly. While we just go to rest, read and spend time together by a campfire, there are trails and a day area with a boat ramp, swimming area, fishing piers, and group areas that include a pavilion and amphitheater.
Leslie J
VerifiedNovember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
If you want to get away from things, hang out in the forest, but still have access to clean restroom facilities, an autumn visit here is the place to be. The lake is nice and at least partly visible from most campsites. The hosts are always friendly. While we just go to rest, read and spend time together by a campfire, there are trails and a day area with a boat ramp, swimming area, fishing piers, and group areas that include a pavilion and amphitheater.
Paul G
VerifiedNovember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
The weather was sublime; the restrooms were close by and very clean. Not much luck fishing but the scenery was beautiful.
Jeffrey D
VerifiedNovember 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Very well kept park. Friendly hosts. Beautiful trees and lake. We had a great time.
Eugena V
VerifiedNovember 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
This is a well maintained, beautiful little park. The tent sites are spacious and most are right on the lake. The bathrooms were clean and in good shape. Plenty of access to potable water. The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is the noise. The road noise from Highway 7 is awful, and nearly constant. Also, there is not much, if any, enforcement of quiet hours and no information about who to contact after business hours. Essentially, if you are looking for peace and quiet, especially at night, this is not the place.
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.
Elevation: 100 feet
2.8 mi drive to downtown Kennard (about 5 min)
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: September 7, 2026
