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Ratcliff Lake Rec Area
Total sites: 55
Available Today: 52 FF*
Available this Weekend: 27 + 22 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 52 FF*
Available this Weekend: 27 + 22 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
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National Forests in Texas › Davy Crockett Ranger District › Texas
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Ratcliff Lake Rec Area, TX - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
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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Campsite Reviews (194)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 66% | |
| 4 star | 22% | |
| 3 star | 8% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@Tylerv59CC3069 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #39
Great park- fishing and lots of shade. Bathrooms were on the older side, but very clean. Site 39 is level and nice and private, even a little shared fishing dock right there. Im always eyeballing other sites- and 51 looked pretty sweet too Recommended for sure
@KayleeL3C900EE · Camped on Jun 7, 2025
Sawmill shelter had great views and a path close by to walk down. The ceiling fans are great for summer events
@JeffreyH474305 · Camped on May 31, 2025 at Campsite #A
Great place to camp
@damianc80A00AC · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #21
We liked this little hidden gem. Very shaded campsites and the lake is perfect for kayaking. Even has a launch ramp. Caught some great bass here as well. The camping spots are clean and maintained well, but if you have an RV, bring some leveling equipment as the sites are very uneven. Also, some spots do NOT have water, but filling stations are available within the campsites. There is also a dump station located at the exit. I spend 4 nights here on this trip and plan to book another trip soon! All in all, great area within the Crockett national forest and the stars are amazing at night.
@LindaM3264387 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #15
There was no campground host or anyone checking on the camping area, that we were aware of. Beautiful campground, lots of tall pines. Electric and water at the site. Very quiet
@EmilyM5280790 · Camped on Apr 29, 2025 at Campsite #33
Overall great campground but the power was cut twice, the first time almost 24 hours. Please figure out more reliable power.
@RonnieR46F1943 · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #27
Beautiful and quiet. Next time there we will he a site with electric and water
@MariB486170BEC · Camped on Apr 16, 2025
Had a great relaxing weekend. Our spot was perfect. Just wish they had camera because our chairs were stollen. Kayaking is great in Ratcliff.
@WendyR2339887 · Camped on Mar 28, 2025 at Campsite #30
We camped with our Volkswagen friends for a local car show. Other then the water and mud from the rain before we got there, it was a beautiful site.
@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.
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