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Average nightly rates33 total sites
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18 sites
Tent Sites
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
David M
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Nice site. Clean and plenty of room around our camper. Very quiet and peaceful. Has lots of places to walk/hike. Unfortunately it rained the whole time we were there so we didn't get a chance to hike them. We will try to go back in the future.
David M
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Nice site. Clean and plenty of room around our camper. Very quiet and peaceful. Has lots of places to walk/hike. Unfortunately it rained the whole time we were there so we didn't get a chance to hike them. We will try to go back in the future.
Brian H
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
This is park is a good place for a getaway with a mix of no hookups, electric only with community water spigots, as well as electric/water sites for camping. The sites appear to be pretty level and vary in sizes.
The restroom/showers were very clean and the host very helpful.
Walking trails are very nice, clearly blazed with markings and the park and trails are clean.
Enjoyed our stay there despite road noise from the highway close by and would go back again.
Brian H
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
This is park is a good place for a getaway with a mix of no hookups, electric only with community water spigots, as well as electric/water sites for camping. The sites appear to be pretty level and vary in sizes.
The restroom/showers were very clean and the host very helpful.
Walking trails are very nice, clearly blazed with markings and the park and trails are clean.
Enjoyed our stay there despite road noise from the highway close by and would go back again.
Brenda L
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
The park is beautiful and the sites are spaced apart well. The park host is welcoming and kind. We had a wonderful experience and are planning to go back in the Spring.
Robert M
January 17, 2021
Excellent place to stay. It was very peaceful, and quiet and the staff was very helpful. Will definitely be back again.
Robert M
January 17, 2021
Excellent place to stay. It was very peaceful, and quiet and the staff was very helpful. Will definitely be back again.
Brenda L
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
The park is beautiful and the sites are spaced apart well. The park host is welcoming and kind. We had a wonderful experience and are planning to go back in the Spring.
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VerifiedJanuary 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
We enjoyed our stay. We did not have electricity or bath house for the first 3 days due to a snow, but after that it was great. Camp host was very nice.
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VerifiedJanuary 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
We enjoyed our stay. We did not have electricity or bath house for the first 3 days due to a snow, but after that it was great. Camp host was very nice.
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 7, 2026
