About Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 33
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Sites & Availability
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Reviews (444)
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
Darris K
VerifiedDecember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: FS 520
great location nice facility and friendly staff. A little close to the highway but other than that an excellent facility.
Angela L
VerifiedNovember 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Enjoyed the fall colors.
Victor P
VerifiedNovember 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
We love this campaign area, unfortunately Site 16 had an ant mound right next to the fire pit which did not allow us to set our fire conveniently. Actually the first night I got bit by several ants. Other than this the place is gorgeous and the bathrooms clean.
Ty S
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: A Group, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
Very clean and well kept. Close enough to a town to get supplies. Friendly people
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Marlane R
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Beautiful well maintained park with small lake and lots of large trees. The camp hosts Patrick and Eileen, and Bobby and Amy, are all very friendly and helpful. This is one of our favorite parks.
Victor V
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
The view is perfect. Very convenient with water pole around the campsite. The only inconvenience is the restroom is far from the campsite.
Murray S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Restrooms aren't given as much attention as in the past. Great campground and still am awesome place to stay. A+ experience at this campground always a great camping experience.
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Archer M
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
Bad review experience. I could not modify the number of stars.
On the other hand, a very nice park with sweet tent sites.
And yet on another hand, the bath/ restroom sites were degraded. One cell had potties, but no facility to operate the shower. Signage was missing.
Nice place, will stay again. Please perform required maintenance.
Douglas S
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Great to have electricity in a national forest park. It's very peaceful there. I will be going back.
Ryan T
October 16, 2023
Took my daughters (6 and 3) camping for the first time this year, and they had a blast! Absolutely loved how clean and open the camp was. The camp had been closed due to a sewer line issue, but was opened up at the last minute. Understandably many people who had reservations made other plans, but even if every site was booked, we never felt like we were close to another's site. Felt very spacious! Restrooms/showers were VERY clean. We cannot wait to return with the rest of the family.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 31.3883 / -95.155
Elevation: 100 feet
Policies & Rules
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This facility has first-come, first-served sites |
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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. |
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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. |
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No gas motors allowed on the lake |
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ATVs or ORVs are not allowed on the ground in the recreation area or any other location on the Davy Crocket National Forest. |
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Picnic shelter is for day use only; no overnight camping allowed |
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Amphitheater site has no tables or grills |
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Click here for information about National Forests and Grasslands in Texas |
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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. |
