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
Amanda I
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
The park staff was very nice and the park itself was beautiful! If there would be one thing to make better I would have to pick the bathrooms ran out of toilet paper, I don't think it was negligence on the staffs part I think there was a group there that was using the facility A LOT. There was a ton of shade in the camp grounds and the trails were well maintained. We can't wait to go again!
Curtis W
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Awesome place to camp! We were in a small popup camper at Site 24 (Dogwood Loop) and couldn't have asked for anything more. Lots of shade and a short walk to the private restrooms/showers. Sites are spaced out well so you have some room to breathe. Also a really nice trail to hike that takes you around the lake. Highly recommend!
Amanda I
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
The park staff was very nice and the park itself was beautiful! If there would be one thing to make better I would have to pick the bathrooms ran out of toilet paper, I don't think it was negligence on the staffs part I think there was a group there that was using the facility A LOT. There was a ton of shade in the camp grounds and the trails were well maintained. We can't wait to go again!
Dhruv G
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
The campsites and bathrooms were in excellent condition
Dhruv G
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
The campsites and bathrooms were in excellent condition
Gary A
VerifiedMay 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Nice park. Kept very clean thanks to the volunteers.
Gary A
VerifiedMay 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Nice park. Kept very clean thanks to the volunteers.
Clint T
VerifiedMay 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Quiet. Great hiking trails. Hookups worked great. Rangers were nice!
Clint T
VerifiedMay 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Quiet. Great hiking trails. Hookups worked great. Rangers were nice!
Andrew M
VerifiedMay 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
The campsite was nice but half of the restrooms were out of order, this caused long queues for them.
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
