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 (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
Patricia K
VerifiedMarch 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Beautiful place! Lots of beautiful trees, pretty lake. Good hiking trails. I camped 2 nights. Water was a bit far, so make sure you have a water hose extension. The fire ring was about 2 feet high, so the fire isn't as accessible as a typical fire ring. The campsites are spaced out fairly well. The restrooms were fairly clean, though people don't always clean up after themselves. The showers had great pressure and plenty of hot water. My camping experience was wonderful.
Andra W
VerifiedMarch 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Had a great time. Grounds very clean.
Only complaint is restrooms. They were cleaned in afternoon so during the mornings there is no toilet paper & full of trash from night before. This is very inconvenient because first thing everyone does when the wake up is go there. Would be nice if cleaned during early morning instead of after lunch.
Andra W
VerifiedMarch 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Had a great time. Grounds very clean.
Only complaint is restrooms. They were cleaned in afternoon so during the mornings there is no toilet paper & full of trash from night before. This is very inconvenient because first thing everyone does when the wake up is go there. Would be nice if cleaned during early morning instead of after lunch.
Arwen B
VerifiedMarch 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
We loved the location of this park. Beautiful forest, lots of space between campsites. The hosts are very friendly and kind. The only major issue we had was that there aren’t many restrooms. In the lakeside loop, where most of the campsites are located, there is only one bathroom location with 4 stalls. It regularly ran out of toilet paper. We were lucky we brought a roll in our car. Aside from that, we loved it. We wished there were more trails to hike. There was one very good trail that’s about 2 miles round.
Arwen B
VerifiedMarch 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
We loved the location of this park. Beautiful forest, lots of space between campsites. The hosts are very friendly and kind. The only major issue we had was that there aren’t many restrooms. In the lakeside loop, where most of the campsites are located, there is only one bathroom location with 4 stalls. It regularly ran out of toilet paper. We were lucky we brought a roll in our car. Aside from that, we loved it. We wished there were more trails to hike. There was one very good trail that’s about 2 miles round.
Miguel A M
VerifiedMarch 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
It’s a great place, a beautiful lake in a beautiful forest. The tent sites around the lake are awesome and the services are clean with restrooms and showers with hot water. Highly recommendable. If you go take care of the place, keep it clean.
Jill B
VerifiedMarch 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
Holly C
VerifiedMarch 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
The park was beautiful and well maintained. The campsites were large. The camp hosts were very nice. My family and I will be back!
Jill B
VerifiedMarch 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
Holly C
VerifiedMarch 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
The park was beautiful and well maintained. The campsites were large. The camp hosts were very nice. My family and I will be back!
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
