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Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area

US Forest Service · Texas

Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area in Texas. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 178 public campsites we map in Texas.

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 facility is open year-round and includes a large campground, picnic areas, a reservable amphitheater, a swim area and many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Camping is available year-round.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$15–$30/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Number of sites
980
Phone
936-655-2299
Coordinates
31.38833, -95.15500

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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