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.
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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
Tim L
VerifiedMarch 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Very friendly camphost, spacious wooded sites, free firewood, clean bathrooms with hot water. Would def stay again.
Patrick W
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: FS 520
Very nice camp grounds. We have used this place one other time and enjoyed it. We will continue to use this campgrounds. The area is always well maintained. For the most part very quiet. Trails are very nice.
Sue C
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
We totally enjoyed our trip to this campsite!!! It was so peaceful!!! The campsite host we’re awesome!!! We liked it so much we stayed on as first come first serve for another day. We took a hike around the whole lake and enjoyed it throughly. We will be back to this area!!!
Terry E
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
None
James M
VerifiedFebruary 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
One of my favorites.
Marlyn E
VerifiedFebruary 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: FS 520
loved the trees and the quiet
Kenrick S
VerifiedFebruary 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Camp hosts were very kind and polite. Quite and peaceful place. Some people could use some lessons in sign reading and not joy riding through camp areas.
Robert M
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Excellent location. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.
Robert F
January 29, 2023
Clean park!! Super friendly helpful park host !!
Mark A
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Great stay in a lovely park
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. |
