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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.
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- 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
Joseph C
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
First time camping on our own, and it was a solid experience. Campground is clean, has a good variety of walking trails, a decent swimming area (could be bigger), and the restrooms were abundant enough that we never had to wait for them. Most sites are on the water and good views, and we even discovered a historical site in the back of the campground. There isn't much nearby if you forget anything, but the gas station down the street was well stocked with basics and firewood.
Joseph C
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: LAKESIDE LOOP
First time camping on our own, and it was a solid experience. Campground is clean, has a good variety of walking trails, a decent swimming area (could be bigger), and the restrooms were abundant enough that we never had to wait for them. Most sites are on the water and good views, and we even discovered a historical site in the back of the campground. There isn't much nearby if you forget anything, but the gas station down the street was well stocked with basics and firewood.
mary j
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
The facilities were all so clean and we almost had the park to ourselves. Of course in East Texas in August it was hot but we enjoyed taking our three granddaughters camping for the youngest ones first camping trip. She loved playing in the sand at the camp and had a good time making roast marshmallows. The older girls enjoyed riding bikes and going up and down the hills. The little play area was a big hit with them all. We only stayed one night but we had a great time.
mary j
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
The facilities were all so clean and we almost had the park to ourselves. Of course in East Texas in August it was hot but we enjoyed taking our three granddaughters camping for the youngest ones first camping trip. She loved playing in the sand at the camp and had a good time making roast marshmallows. The older girls enjoyed riding bikes and going up and down the hills. The little play area was a big hit with them all. We only stayed one night but we had a great time.
James R
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Enjoyed our trip. TV reception is limited. Like this site.
James R
VerifiedJanuary 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: DOGWOOD LOOP
Enjoyed our trip. TV reception is limited. Like this site.
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 4, 2026
