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
Frank S
VerifiedMarch 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
We have camped Ratcliff every year for years. It never disappoints. Best place to camp!
Maneesh N
VerifiedMarch 26, 2022 • Stayed at: A Group, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
Ggg
Collin S
VerifiedMarch 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
Beautiful
David H
VerifiedMarch 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Sites are large with plenty of room to relax. Area is quiet & a great place for star gazing.
Walking trails were a pleasure to use.
Keith M
VerifiedMarch 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
We really enjoyed our stay! It was very peaceful and restrooms were very clean. The whole area was well taken care of and very clean.
A W
VerifiedMarch 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Beautiful place to stay and a very friendly and helpful park attendant.
Mark U
VerifiedMarch 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Very nice park. Clean and well maintained.
Mary M
VerifiedMarch 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
We enjoyed our time at your park but we would love to see better trail maps with campsite area locations and other landmarks like the lake etc. noted. It was hard to tell where on the map we were. Park Rangers were very friendly.
Patrick W
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
Very nice camping location. Park host and Forest Service employees were visible. Camp was quiet. Facilities were well stocked and extremely clean.
Steve K
VerifiedMarch 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Great park. Campsites are very spread out and it was very quiet. Would go back whenever we are in the area.
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. |
