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
Robert F
January 29, 2023
Clean park!! Super friendly helpful park host !!
Mark A
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Great stay in a lovely park
Mark A
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Great stay in a lovely park
Nicole J
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
Beautiful campsite!
Nicole J
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
Beautiful campsite!
Richard P
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Ratcliff had very well kept facilities. The trails were easy to access and we walked them daily. We will definitely return if In the area again.
Richard P
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Ratcliff had very well kept facilities. The trails were easy to access and we walked them daily. We will definitely return if In the area again.
Marlynda M
January 14, 2023
We have rented this location many times over the last 2 years. The park attendants have always been super friendly as well as the maintenance/ ground keepers…. We’ve only had a problem one time and it was with the new park ranger…. He is a little gruff and unfriendly…. Overall the grounds are well maintained and clean
Marlynda M
January 14, 2023
We have rented this location many times over the last 2 years. The park attendants have always been super friendly as well as the maintenance/ ground keepers…. We’ve only had a problem one time and it was with the new park ranger…. He is a little gruff and unfriendly…. Overall the grounds are well maintained and clean
Wade H
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
First time visiting. Campground is clean & well maintained with lots of shade. Lots of trails to walk on. Small, no motor lake limits noise to the highway, which is closer and makes more noise than anticipated. We brought our kayaks & caught several nice bass (1 to 3 lbs) in the lake. Bath house is aged but is clean & well maintained. Cell signal for AT&T was okay, T-Mobile had very weak signal. The camping spots on the interior hook up loop has shared water hookups. This necessitates very long fresh water hose to connect. Keep this in mind if looking to hook up an RV to water. Tent area was very nice with large, shaded spots with nice, level tent pads. A really good place if you like tent camping. Really enjoyed our stay and plan to return.
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
