Ratcliff Lake: (936) 655-2299

USFS Volunteer Opportunity

The Davy Crockett National Forest is seeking interested candidates to volunteer as campground hosts at Ratcliff Lake Recreational Area. [Read more]

 

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Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area was built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It surrounds a picturesque 45-acre lake that was once a log pond and a source of water for the Central Coal and Coke Company sawmill which operated from 1902 to 1920. The area offers opportunities for camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing and hiking. The Four C National Recreation Trail is 20 miles and originates in the Ratcliff Recreation Area and goes to the Neches Bluff Overlook.

~ Recreation Area Map ~ 

Forest visitors can now camp up to 28 days at selected recreation areas in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.   Extended camping is offered at:

Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area - Sites: 7, 9, 16, 20, 26, 32, 43, and 45

For more information call 936-655-2299.

General Information

From Lufkin: Take Hwy. 103 west for 16 miles where it merges with Hwy. 7. Continue west for 12 miles and turn right at entrance to the recreation area.

From Crockett: Take Hwy. 7 east for 15 miles and turn left on entrance road ($5 day-use fee per vehicle, per day at Ratcliff Lake).

Ratcliff Lake Fees

Camping (At single sites - up to two vehicles and eight people camping per site. At group sites – up to three vehicles and 20 people camping per site. Additional vehicles are $5 per vehicle per day.)

   Electrical Sites:  $20 per day

   Electrical Sites with Interagency Senior/Access or Golden Age/Access:  $10 per day

   Non-Electrical Sites:  $15 per day

   Non-Electrical Sites with Interagency Senior/Access or Golden Age/Access:  $7.50 per day

   Additional vehicles over 2 at each site:  $5 per vehicle, per day

   Non-Electrical Group Sites:  $30 per day

   Non-Electrical Group Site with Interagency Senior/Access or Golden Age/Access:  $15 per day

Additional vehicles over 3 at each site:  $5 per vehicle, per day
 

Campsites are available by reservation and first come, first served.  Reservations can be made two days in advance at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

 Picnicking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, and Swimming:  $5 per vehicle, per day

Group Shelters & Amphitheater – By reservation only -- fee required (no discounts) Reserve 2 days in advance at www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.

   $5 per vehicle, per day