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
Brandon S
VerifiedDecember 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Great park great trails and Lake.
Raymond C
VerifiedDecember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Great place. Quiet, pretty nice.
Thomas B
VerifiedDecember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
We stayed for 2 weeks. Conveniently located. Good hikes from the campground. Plenty of space between sited. Facilities very clean.
Lynn S
VerifiedDecember 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Very nice and quiet. Restroom facilities clean.
Alan D
VerifiedDecember 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Excellent facility. Great room between sites. Bathrooms clean. Utilities worked well.
Christopher L
VerifiedDecember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
Jerry A
VerifiedDecember 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
LOOKING FORWARD TO A RETURN VISIT.
Murray S
VerifiedDecember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Great campground with decent bathroom facilities, good hiking trails, and nice spacious campsites. Can bike on the roads but was told no bicycles were allowed on the trails although the signage only indicated no motorized vehicle were allowed.
Tom K
VerifiedDecember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Late November RV trip at Ratcliff Lake. Beautiful forest, peaceful lake, very clean facilities and spacious RV sites.
Stormy B
VerifiedDecember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
Stayed at site 10 beautiful lake view, was awaken by beavers playing in the water it was so cute! Short walk too very clean bathroom with hot water shower! So much more than i expected.
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. |
