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
carl h
VerifiedNovember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Overall the park is a nice and clean area. The campsites were neat and the park hosts were super helpful. If camping in an RV, make sure to carry a long water hose as the water hook-up is further away than the electric.
john c
VerifiedNovember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
very nice campground though site 27 that we had reserved needs a lots of large gravel to level a large exposed root which made it difficult to back into. also the bath houses need hand soap, you know covid and all. other than that a wonderful spot
john c
VerifiedNovember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
very nice campground though site 27 that we had reserved needs a lots of large gravel to level a large exposed root which made it difficult to back into. also the bath houses need hand soap, you know covid and all. other than that a wonderful spot
Jason W
November 8, 2022
Great price, solid cell service 4G Verizon, bathrooms super clean, gate seems always open, first come first served with self pay, site 45 has great view, signal etc.
Several site managers spread through different sections. The ones on Loblolly were very friendly and inviting me to stay longer during chit chat about my plans.
There was some sort of road noise in the distance you could hear at night but it wasn’t bothersome to me, I was surprised cause it didn’t seem close to a road but maybe road noise travels a bit further than I thought. I didn’t dock any points for this but thought I would mention it for the most sensitive.
Ryan O
VerifiedNovember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Beautiful tall pines everywhere. Nicely spaced lots feels very private.
Jason W
November 8, 2022
Great price, solid cell service 4G Verizon, bathrooms super clean, gate seems always open, first come first served with self pay, site 45 has great view, signal etc.
Several site managers spread through different sections. The ones on Loblolly were very friendly and inviting me to stay longer during chit chat about my plans.
There was some sort of road noise in the distance you could hear at night but it wasn’t bothersome to me, I was surprised cause it didn’t seem close to a road but maybe road noise travels a bit further than I thought. I didn’t dock any points for this but thought I would mention it for the most sensitive.
Ryan O
VerifiedNovember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Beautiful tall pines everywhere. Nicely spaced lots feels very private.
Bruce T
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
My campsite was clean and nice. There was lots of noise from trucks on Hwy. 6. I was disappointed to find out about the fish consumption warning after I arrived as I intended to fish. The park is beautiful.
Bruce T
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
My campsite was clean and nice. There was lots of noise from trucks on Hwy. 6. I was disappointed to find out about the fish consumption warning after I arrived as I intended to fish. The park is beautiful.
Sean R
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Beautiful campground and surrounding area. The sight was site but I wasn’t impressed by the electricity going out quite often. The water hookups were also a pain to use since they were so far from the site; placed between two sites.
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
