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
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area.
Rates, Sites & Availability
33 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
33 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
Kathie C
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Campsites are large but drives are not well-maintained. Quiet and peaceful except for highway noise. Close to home so we will try it again. Should note that not all sites have water hookups at that location. We had to use a 100’ hose for hookup.
Leslie J
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
We love Ratcliff, this is a secluded park that is well manicured always clean with some of the cleanest bathrooms around with hot showers. Nice swimming area but remember its a lake, two wooden fishing piers and wonderful hiking trails. Excellent paved roads great for bike riding with the kids. Reasonably priced with beautiful sites.
Leslie J
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
We love Ratcliff, this is a secluded park that is well manicured always clean with some of the cleanest bathrooms around with hot showers. Nice swimming area but remember its a lake, two wooden fishing piers and wonderful hiking trails. Excellent paved roads great for bike riding with the kids. Reasonably priced with beautiful sites.
Trisha C
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
Has been one of my favorite places since I was a child and now it's one of my children's favorites
Trisha C
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
Has been one of my favorite places since I was a child and now it's one of my children's favorites
Meredith L
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
Beautiful scenery, walking trails are full of different plants and critters to view. Well marked and clean. Bathrooms were well maintained. Will definitely be returning in the future!
Meredith L
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
Beautiful scenery, walking trails are full of different plants and critters to view. Well marked and clean. Bathrooms were well maintained. Will definitely be returning in the future!
Tyleil B
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
I have done a lot of camping and this is by far one of my favorite places to go in Texas. Campsites are clean and well spaced out. The staff does a great job up of keeping campers updated on potential hazards. I was able to fish unbothered by other campers, there were water stations throughout the national forest that helped in the middle of the summer. Also, plenty of space for animals if you have a dog. Will be back very soon.
Tyleil B
VerifiedJuly 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
I have done a lot of camping and this is by far one of my favorite places to go in Texas. Campsites are clean and well spaced out. The staff does a great job up of keeping campers updated on potential hazards. I was able to fish unbothered by other campers, there were water stations throughout the national forest that helped in the middle of the summer. Also, plenty of space for animals if you have a dog. Will be back very soon.
Anthony M
July 9, 2022
Enjoyed the facilities .
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: June 4, 2026
