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
damian c
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
We liked this little hidden gem. Very shaded campsites and the lake is perfect for kayaking. Even has a launch ramp. Caught some great bass here as well. The camping spots are clean and maintained well, but if you have an RV, bring some leveling equipment as the sites are very uneven. Also, some spots do NOT have water, but filling stations are available within the campsites. There is also a dump station located at the exit. I spend 4 nights here on this trip and plan to book another trip soon! All in all, great area within the Crockett national forest and the stars are amazing at night.
Emily M
VerifiedMay 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Overall great campground but the power was cut twice, the first time almost 24 hours. Please figure out more reliable power.
Emily M
VerifiedMay 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Overall great campground but the power was cut twice, the first time almost 24 hours. Please figure out more reliable power.
Ronnie R
VerifiedMay 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Beautiful and quiet. Next time there we will he a site with electric and water
Ronnie R
VerifiedMay 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Beautiful and quiet. Next time there we will he a site with electric and water
Mari B
April 24, 2025
Had a great relaxing weekend. Our spot was perfect. Just wish they had camera because our chairs were stollen. Kayaking is great in Ratcliff.
Mari B
April 24, 2025
Had a great relaxing weekend. Our spot was perfect. Just wish they had camera because our chairs were stollen. Kayaking is great in Ratcliff.
Jerry E
VerifiedApril 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
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Jerry E
VerifiedApril 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
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Wendy R
VerifiedApril 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
We camped with our Volkswagen friends for a local car show. Other then the water and mud from the rain before we got there, it was a beautiful site.
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
