Ratcliff Lake Rec Area, Kennard, 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. 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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@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.
@BarryB5514346 · Camped on Oct 18, 2024 at Campsite #30
Great camping experience. Big campsites and clean restrooms with hot and cold running water.
@JamesE8517315 · Camped on Oct 5, 2024 at Campsite #CCC
The CCC Pavilion is a great place for a get together with a beautiful view of the lake and piney woods. Our group really enjoyed the day! It was a little warm but the ceiling fans and deep shade helped a lot. Some of the older folks thought that the restrooms were a little too far away.
@silviajAF2EDD1 · Camped on Sep 27, 2024 at Campsite #12
wonderful quiet spot. large campsites.
@BarbaraS935217 · Camped on Sep 27, 2024 at Campsite #39
I love the water-only sites because they are so spacious. The hosts were welcoming and were ready to help with anything. The peace and quiet was just what I needed.
@ToyP79D101FC7E · Camped on Sep 27, 2024 at Campsite #15
Ratcliff Lake is a great camping experience. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place. We stayed in our 27' travel trailer in campsite 15, which had water and electric. It was long enough to accommodate bigger rigs as well. It was somewhat unlevel, but not terribly so. Some of the campsites do not have water and electric or the water spigot is quite a distance from the campsite. We enjoyed our stay, as always.
@ChaseM6793744 · Camped on Jul 6, 2024 at Campsite #27
We stayed in spot 27 overnight. Good site and eat to back into with our 32 fifth wheel. Site had 30A power but water was across the road. About 100 of hose was needed to supply water. Otherwise its a great place. Low traffic and quiet. Has a trail called the Tall Pines trail and its close to a two mile trek in the woods of Davy Crocket National Forrest. Would visit again!
@ChuckR6119870 · Camped on May 28, 2024 at Campsite #33
Stayed here for one night, mid-week, terrible weather. Camp host was great, called me and explained current conditions. Nice campground, lots of space between camping spots. Bath house was very clean, four individual rooms each with own shower, sink, and toilet. Short walk to lake, which I didn't visit.Would definitely recommend.
@NormanRDBAA474 · Camped on May 14, 2024 at Campsite #35
Because of the recent torrential rains, we nearly had the RV potion to ourselves. The camp hosts bent over backwards to insure that our stay was pleasant!!!
@AliceJ3C2FE566 · Camped on Apr 27, 2024 at Campsite #CCC
The area is just beautiful and serene. All the facilities are clean and well maintained. The staff was available to answer questions. We had a small reunion and everyone wants to go back in the fall :) Thank you for a nice place.
@AndrewB2067797 · Camped on Apr 13, 2024 at Campsite #4
Clean park, great staff. Will certainly return soon!
@johnc3063297 · Camped on Apr 11, 2024 at Campsite #19
quite with a clean bath house. the pad area's could use a periodic sweeping but overall very nice
@MichaelJ550489 · Camped on Apr 9, 2024 at Campsite #40
Lovely location but the slick, moss covered timbers left me with a fractured arm!
@KarinaVFF99232 · Camped on Mar 29, 2024 at Campsite #3
Our RATCLIFF stay was great. The scenery was beautiful. Our stay was late March and the weather was amazing. The lake is good to fish in but the water didnt not seem very adequate to swim in (we did not allow our children to get in the water). Overall the fishing and hikes were great! We would definitely go back.
@KarinaVFF99232 · Camped on Mar 29, 2024 at Campsite #2
Our RATCLIFF stay was great. The scenery was beautiful. Our stay was late March and the weather was amazing. The lake is good to fish in but the water didnt not seem very adequate to swim in (we did not allow our children to get in the water). Overall the fishing and hikes were great! We would definitely go back.
@danb6262240 · Camped on Mar 25, 2024 at Campsite #15
Quiet campground. Lots of space between sites for ample privacy. Bath house was exceptionally clean and private rooms. Nice lake with a very large and well kept up recreation area
@DouglasR824462 · Camped on Mar 24, 2024 at Campsite #40
Spent 3 nights Sun - Weds in late March in the Dogwood Loop with electric and water hookups. Although the campground is old and could use some road work and campsite repairs, the sites are spacious and level and afford nice privacy in nature. Bath house is clean and showers were excellent. The lake is perfect size for kayaking and gets decent fishing action. Perfect weather and no crowds; I couldn't have asked for anything more. This was a focal stop on my monthlong spring RV trip and I will be making it part of my future trips. And for full disclosure my last name is Ratcliffe, I'll excuse the misspelling.
@KevinM8804744 · Camped on Mar 10, 2024 at Campsite #36
Great RV Site in Dogwood Loop. Big and pretty campsites with electric and water.
@PaulC8096585 · Camped on Mar 9, 2024 at Campsite #44
Very beautiful clean park. Well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay. We will definitely mark this as a park to return to.
@GaryR1641966 · Camped on Mar 8, 2024 at Campsite #SAW
Beautiful lake, top notch facilities (including clean restrooms), and a chance to catch the famous Texas Snipe give Lake Ratcliff and A+. Camp Hosts Bobby and Amy are the icing on the cake. They were our hosts in the Sawmill Loop, including the Pavilion. They were attentive to our needs, including regularly checking on us. They truly want you to have a great time.

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