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18 sites
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15 sites
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 (916)
What Guests Are Saying
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful location, clean amenities, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a great choice for camping and outdoor activities. Many visitors enjoyed the well-maintained sites, spaciousness, and nearby hiking trails, highlighting the campground's overall comfort and enjoyable experience. However, some concerns were raised about maintenance, particularly regarding road conditions and restroom cleanliness, suggesting improvements could enhance the stay for larger RVs and during peak times.
What Guests Are Saying
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful location, clean amenities, and peaceful atmosphere, making it a great choice for camping and outdoor activities. Many visitors enjoyed the well-maintained sites, spaciousness, and nearby hiking trails, highlighting the campground's overall comfort and enjoyable experience. However, some concerns were raised about maintenance, particularly regarding road conditions and restroom cleanliness, suggesting improvements could enhance the stay for larger RVs and during peak times.
Review Summary
Eric C
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Eric C
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Eric C
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Eric C
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Pamela D
VerifiedAugust 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
We had so much fun, the park was practically empty during the week and we could ride our bikes all over and walk in the beautiful forest. So many really beautiful woodpeckers everywhere. Only downfall, we were afraid to swim due to a alligator notice posted near the swimming area! We will return, hopping for the same quiet and tranquility.
Pamela D
VerifiedAugust 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
We had so much fun, the park was practically empty during the week and we could ride our bikes all over and walk in the beautiful forest. So many really beautiful woodpeckers everywhere. Only downfall, we were afraid to swim due to a alligator notice posted near the swimming area! We will return, hopping for the same quiet and tranquility.
Greg A
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Great little campground! Tall pines and many other trees, great trails, and a great little lake that you can fish or boat on (electric motors or paddle only). They also have a nice swimming area with very clean bath houses. Parks restrooms were cleaned daily. Did have a 30 amp power issue when we got hooked up, 20 amp worked but had to watch what we ran. When park attendant came assertions we told her and she called someone and had it fixed in no time! Will keep this on the return to list for sure!!!
Greg A
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Great little campground! Tall pines and many other trees, great trails, and a great little lake that you can fish or boat on (electric motors or paddle only). They also have a nice swimming area with very clean bath houses. Parks restrooms were cleaned daily. Did have a 30 amp power issue when we got hooked up, 20 amp worked but had to watch what we ran. When park attendant came assertions we told her and she called someone and had it fixed in no time! Will keep this on the return to list for sure!!!
Ashley L
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
We camped in a tent on the Loblolly Loop and really enjoyed ourselves. The campsite was well tended (no trash, etc.) and I was impressed by how clean the bathrooms were. We also enjoyed hiking on the trails during the day. We would love to come back to camp and hike again.
Ashley L
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: LOBLOLLY LOOP
We camped in a tent on the Loblolly Loop and really enjoyed ourselves. The campsite was well tended (no trash, etc.) and I was impressed by how clean the bathrooms were. We also enjoyed hiking on the trails during the day. We would love to come back to camp and hike again.
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.
Elevation: 100 feet
2.8 mi drive to downtown Kennard (about 5 min)
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: September 7, 2026
