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
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- 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
Henry C
VerifiedNovember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
Did not know that there was a burn ban and that we were not allowed to have a campfire.
Maria G
November 2, 2024
Out first visit, we were only there a for a few days, A very beautiful place, the view of the whole place is super beautiful, very quiet, and highly recommended.
Good phone signal.
Clean restrooms.
Maria G
November 2, 2024
Out first visit, we were only there a for a few days, A very beautiful place, the view of the whole place is super beautiful, very quiet, and highly recommended.
Good phone signal.
Clean restrooms.
john c
VerifiedNovember 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
a week day overbite mid october was very quite. bath house is well keep relatively new with nice hot water. though one of the four shower/toilet doors was missing a lock
john c
VerifiedNovember 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
a week day overbite mid october was very quite. bath house is well keep relatively new with nice hot water. though one of the four shower/toilet doors was missing a lock
Barry B
VerifiedOctober 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Great camping experience. Big campsites and clean restrooms with hot and cold running water.
Barry B
VerifiedOctober 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Great camping experience. Big campsites and clean restrooms with hot and cold running water.
silvia j
VerifiedOctober 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: FS 520
wonderful quiet spot. large campsites.
James E
October 12, 2024
The CCC Pavilion is a great place for a get together with a beautiful view of the lake and piney woods. Our group really enjoyed the day! It was a little warm but the ceiling fans and deep shade helped a lot. Some of the older folks thought that the restrooms were a little too far away.
silvia j
VerifiedOctober 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: FS 520
wonderful quiet spot. large campsites.
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
