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Average nightly rates33 total sites
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18 sites
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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
ken m
VerifiedJune 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Good
Patrick B
VerifiedJune 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Clean quiet park When I was there there was no camp host so restrooms etc could have been cleaner but not bad. I did like the private restrooms and showers in the dogwood loop....good job
Josh W
June 9, 2026
The campsite area was great! Very peaceful. Be sure to wear long pants and plenty of bug repellant if you plan to hike the 4-C trail! It’s not well-maintained in any capacity.
Linda W
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
You’ll want to read the site descriptions closely. If they don’t specifically say the site has was then it does not.
Jeri B
VerifiedJune 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
The campsites are large and well maintained. The park is quiet. Restrooms are clean. The swimming area is perfect for smaller children
Billy M
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
A nice, quiet camping site with clean bathrooms. We had a great time camping in our RV here. We relaxed, hiked, swam, kayaked, and even caught a few fish all within the park. The only recommendation I have for others is to double‑check your site amenities before you arrive. My site listed “water nearby,” and I mistakenly assumed it would be close enough to run a hose to our camper. Depending on the site, the water faucets may actually be three or four sites away. Just wanted to warn future campers: confirm your site amenities if you need water access. Only a handful of RV sites have water hookups close enough to reach with a hose.
Caroline W
VerifiedMay 24, 2026 • Stayed at: B Group, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
Loved it
Stan H
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Great place, we really enjoyed our visit
Dennis B
VerifiedApril 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Very nice campground with plenty of space between sites. Very hot showers. Look forward to spending more time there in the future.
Dennis B
VerifiedApril 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Very nice campground with plenty of space between sites. Very hot showers. Look forward to spending more time there in the future.
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 4, 2026
