Ratcliff Lake Rec Area, TX

Ratcliff Lake Rec Area is located in the Davy Crockett Ranger District, National Forests in Texas (32 min west of Lufkin, TX) with an elevation of 334 feet. There are a total of 55 campsites including 27 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 25 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 65 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 11 sites have electric and water hookups. 14 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include dump station, boat ramp, swimming, ramada. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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(936) 655-2299 (Information)
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$15 - $30

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Campsite Reviews (185)

4.5 out of 5

5 star		66%
4 star		21%
3 star		8%
2 star		3%
1 star		1%

@KimberlyK66506 · Camped on Mar 27, 2025 at Campsite #15

Lovely campground with water and electric in the Dogwood Loop. Sites were gravel and easy to get level. Biking in the campground was fun. We were dodging intermittent showers, so didn't get to explore the hiking trails. Views of the water were pretty.

@JeffL9591550 · Camped on Mar 7, 2025 at Campsite #24

Needs updated

@GlennMB03758E1 · Camped on Feb 28, 2025 at Campsite #33

Really liked the large campsites.

@johnj3134199 · Camped on Feb 21, 2025 at Campsite #C

As usual, the Sawmill Loop Group site was in great shape. Our Scout Troop had a great time. Adverse weather simply challenged the youths skills in camping in drizzly cold. The only unfortunate part was the restrooms. 2 out of 4 were locked, and the other two had broken hinges on the toilet seats, We will be back again in the future as the young people count this as one of their favorite camping spots. Thanks!

@ChrisS8694045 · Camped on Jan 31, 2025 at Campsite #44

Love this place! Bathrooms are always clean and the camp grounds are well maintained. Normally never have any issues, this last visit only complaint was other campers showing up in the middle of the night making a bunch of noise. The same thing the following night, same group yelling and screaming at 2 in the morning.

@cristiantDAD94 · Camped on Jan 24, 2025 at Campsite #4

Campsites were nice and clean. Thank you for our access to places like it.

@MichelleD91901 · Camped on Jan 17, 2025 at Campsite #34

Very nice site. Water was a little far away but not too bad.

@RyanP8052228 · Camped on Dec 30, 2024 at Campsite #4

Saw my first ever wild lions mane mushroom growing right out of a tree, and it was the size of my head! Super peaceful stay, we were about the only ones in the primitive camping, and that was fine by us!

@KevinD6271011 · Camped on Dec 19, 2024 at Campsite #15

Not all of the restroom/shower rooms were unlocked. Shower rooms had no heat in December. Many sites had no water hookup, many sites required more than one hose to reach the water hookup. Trails were well maintained. Sites were spacious and well shaded.

@TommyS8346623 · Camped on Dec 12, 2024 at Campsite #38

Nice and peaceful time. Been coming since the 1960s. 3 generations. Only complaint is we didn't see a Host this time.

@SusanD7512883 · Camped on Dec 9, 2024 at Campsite #19

Nice and quiet, so serene. I wish we could see the lake from the campground.

@JanieH2387815 · Camped on Dec 2, 2024 at Campsite #35

Ratcliff Lake is one of my favorite camping destinations. I love the forest!

@BeckyN8736402 · Camped on Dec 2, 2024 at Campsite #40

The spots were nice but the bathroom was not. It was not cleaned the 6 days we were there. No toliet paper so we had to bring our own everytime we walked to the restrooms. Floors were HORRIBLE!! Showers were HORRIBLE!!Plus alot of Spiders and Bugs in there also. Not sure we will go back.

@JamesH5225020 · Camped on Dec 1, 2024 at Campsite #36

Spacious shaded spots are great. Spot 36 could use some leveling. Park is clean and quite. We heard highway traffic while outside but it wasn't a deal breaker.

@RODOLFOG5BE969 · Camped on Nov 28, 2024 at Campsite #35

Loves the trees, restrooms, and hiking.

@JimG4565855 · Camped on Nov 24, 2024 at Campsite #18

Very spacious campsites. We were at a site with water and electricity for our trailer. We use Starlink and were able to find a break in the trees to connect easily to internet. The bathrooms were clean. Lots of walking trails to walk the dogs. Would love to come back for a longer stay in the FALL. The weather was perfect. Warmish during the day and cool at night, but not so cold you couldn't sit out by a campfire. Staff was friendly.

@ChelleJ6D43D66 · Camped on Nov 22, 2024 at Campsite #36

My family loves coming here. The camping areas are spacious and well taken care of. We do wish that the playground had more activities for the littles. The lake is easily accessible. There is plenty of hiking trails and shade galore.

@AlyssaM1500119 · Camped on Nov 22, 2024 at Campsite #10

So lovey and nice? The grounds are well taken care of and they have great hikez

@KarenB2737002 · Camped on Nov 15, 2024 at Campsite #17

Patrick and Tuck, the park hosts, were very nice and helpful. The park was very nice and the bath house was always clean. I really enjoyed it here. I especially enjoyed the wildlife, I saw a nanny deer and her baby fawn was nursing. I was able to get a picture of the 8 point buck. I would recommend this park. I stay here every year around deer hunting season .

@MURRAYS25949EC · Camped on Nov 11, 2024 at Campsite #36

Awesome campground nice facilities. Always kept clean and hot showers. A+

@RandallW153816 · Camped on Nov 7, 2024 at Campsite #44

Honestly, I was here a few years ago and the park host was downright rude. My last visit and I met two different host, and they were absolutely awesome. There was a storm overnight and they came around checking on the guest the next morning to make sure everything was ok. The campground and bathroom facilities were clean. Only downside is the fire ants. Them little stinging rascals are out of control! Welcome to East Texas.

@RyanL5089068 · Camped on Nov 2, 2024 at Campsite #42

Emaculately clean restrooms. Quiet campsites with a few exceptions. Friendly staff. Well run campground.

@HenryC8119755 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #8

Did not know that there was a burn ban and that we were not allowed to have a campfire.

@andytEBA65C55A · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #30

Visited end of October. Beautiful park, lake and campground. Bike around with my kids and it was just so calm and relaxing. The forest is just so beautiful and quiet. Highly recommended. Definitely a revisit for me.The restrooms here are SUPERB! nice, big, and clean. Individual stalls with shower in each stall... how great is that?NOT a complaint, but the campground spots are a little close to each other with clean line of site, but people are very quiet and respecting so big deal. Still coming back.

@MariaG6415756 · Camped on Oct 25, 2024 at Campsite #S and P Tent

Out first visit, we were only there a for a few days, A very beautiful place, the view of the whole place is super beautiful, very quiet, and highly recommended. Good phone signal.Clean restrooms.

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