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
Charlotte D
November 25, 2020
Beautiful area in November.
Douglas R
November 22, 2020
A wonderful family friendly place to camp. The staff was helpful and the campsite was very quiet after dark with no loud partying etc. Be weary when walking off trail during hunting season as I heard multiple rifle shots every morning. Water was not far from the site and the restrooms were very clean. They also cleaned them daily. You will enjoy this close get away from city life. We will be back again soon.
Benjamin L
November 22, 2020
Loved it. Nice trails, great swimming hole, lovely forests. Nieces and nephews had a blast.
Leslie J
VerifiedNovember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
If you want to get away from things, hang out in the forest, but still have access to clean restroom facilities, an autumn visit here is the place to be. The lake is nice and at least partly visible from most campsites. The hosts are always friendly. While we just go to rest, read and spend time together by a campfire, there are trails and a day area with a boat ramp, swimming area, fishing piers, and group areas that include a pavilion and amphitheater.
Paul G
VerifiedNovember 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
The weather was sublime; the restrooms were close by and very clean. Not much luck fishing but the scenery was beautiful.
Charles B
VerifiedNovember 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Absolutely beautiful! Amazing park host! Everything was so clean and well taken care of! I have never felt so safe at a park before! Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
Patrick C
VerifiedNovember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Superb
Carla D
VerifiedNovember 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Very nice well maintained park. The spots are spread out and roomy. Lots of trees that provide shade all day. Camp host Christy and Dale were very helpful with answering questions and helping us find a spot for the following week. Will definitely add this park to our "Stay here again" list.
John A
November 11, 2020
This is a great campground that could be. It is an overgrown mess and in serious need of maintenance. This campground is very tight for Class A coaches with so many low hanging trees that you will need new paint after traversing the tiny, narrow roads. Some of the campsites are in such disrepair, that it is near impossible to get a level placement and very tight to get in to. Camp hosts also allow so many lights from the campers that it is lit up like a Christmas tree. Could be much better with some proper attention.
Steven B
VerifiedNovember 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Ratcliff Lake is one of my favorite parks in Texas. The campsites are large with lots of trees and the facilities are nice and clean. The lake is beautiful and there are lots of places to explore 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. |
