Ratcliff Lake: (936) 655-2299

Area Status: Open

Ratcliff Lake, Davy Crockett National Forest

USFS Volunteer Opportunity

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

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.

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At a Glance

Reservations:	Some sites are reservable. Call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov
Area Amenities:	Camping trailer: RV sites with hookups Picnic tables: On all sites and day use area Tent camping: Tent pads provided Parking: At sites, day use-Concession, 4C trailhead and overflow Toilets: Flush - 1 in Day Use and 5 in Camping areas; Camping also has hot showers. Accessible: 2 bathrooms with showers; ¾ mile trail located in Day Use area, “Trail Tamers Trail” Drinking water: Drinking water is provided by faucets centrally located in the campground and day use area
Fees:	See Ratcliff Lake Fee Table
Closest Towns:	Crockett, Texas; Lufkin, Texas; Ratcliff, Texas
Water:	Drinking Water
Restroom:	Flush toilet with showers

General Information

Directions:

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).

General Notes:

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

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

RV Camping

No. of Sites	28
Reservation Info	Electric and non-electric sites can be reserved 2 days in advance at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. (All others are first come, first served) Fee required.
Hookup - Water	Available at some sites
Hookup - Sewer	No
Dump Stations	Yes
Hookups - Electric	30 amp
Pavement Type of Parking	Asphalt
No. of Accessible sites