Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

🏕️ CampgroundAngelina NF / Sam RayburnTexas⭐ 4.5 (463)

🟢 5 open windows right now — soonest Aug 6–Aug 9

💡 In short

Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area in Texas has 5 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Aug 6–Aug 9. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Aug 6 – Aug 93 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, DOGWOOD LOOP #033–DOGWOOD LOOP #040 next to each othersites 👥 Day Use #CCC Shelter, 👥 LAKESIDE LOOP #A Group, 👥 Sawmill #C Group, 👥 Sawmill #Sawmill Shelter, DOGWOOD LOOP #016, DOGWOOD LOOP #017, DOGWOOD LOOP #018, DOGWOOD LOOP #019, DOGWOOD LOOP #021, DOGWOOD LOOP #024, DOGWOOD LOOP #027, DOGWOOD LOOP #028, DOGWOOD LOOP #030, DOGWOOD LOOP #033, DOGWOOD LOOP #034, DOGWOOD LOOP #035, DOGWOOD LOOP #036, DOGWOOD LOOP #037, DOGWOOD LOOP #038, DOGWOOD LOOP #039, DOGWOOD LOOP #040, FS 520 #012, LAKESIDE LOOP #002, LAKESIDE LOOP #003, LAKESIDE LOOP #004, LAKESIDE LOOP #006, LAKESIDE LOOP #008, LAKESIDE LOOP #010, LOBLOLLY LOOP #042, LOBLOLLY LOOP #044, LOBLOLLY LOOP #046, LOBLOLLY LOOP #047, LOBLOLLY LOOP #050

Aug 9 – Aug 123 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 LOBLOLLY LOOP #B Group, DOGWOOD LOOP #015

Aug 7 – Aug 103 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, DOGWOOD LOOP #033–DOGWOOD LOOP #040 next to each othersites 👥 LAKESIDE LOOP #A Group, 👥 Sawmill #C Group, 👥 Sawmill #Sawmill Shelter, DOGWOOD LOOP #016, DOGWOOD LOOP #017, DOGWOOD LOOP #018, DOGWOOD LOOP #019, DOGWOOD LOOP #021, DOGWOOD LOOP #024, DOGWOOD LOOP #027, DOGWOOD LOOP #030, DOGWOOD LOOP #033, DOGWOOD LOOP #034, DOGWOOD LOOP #035, DOGWOOD LOOP #036, DOGWOOD LOOP #037, DOGWOOD LOOP #038, DOGWOOD LOOP #039, DOGWOOD LOOP #040, FS 520 #012, LAKESIDE LOOP #002, LAKESIDE LOOP #003, LAKESIDE LOOP #004, LAKESIDE LOOP #006, LAKESIDE LOOP #008, LAKESIDE LOOP #010, LOBLOLLY LOOP #042, LOBLOLLY LOOP #044, LOBLOLLY LOOP #046, LOBLOLLY LOOP #047, LOBLOLLY LOOP #050

Aug 7 – Aug 92 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 Day Use #CCC Shelter, DOGWOOD LOOP #028

Aug 14 – Aug 173 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 LOBLOLLY LOOP #B Group, DOGWOOD LOOP #015

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Day Use #CCC Shelter — CCC Shelter — **Site Day Use #CCC Shelter** · CCC Shelter

Campsite LAKESIDE LOOP #A Group — Group Site A, right side of campsite. — **Site LAKESIDE LOOP #A Group** · Group Site A, right side of campsite.

Campsite LAKESIDE LOOP #A Group — Group Site A — **Site LAKESIDE LOOP #A Group** · Group Site A

Campsite Sawmill #C Group — Group site C in Sawmill — **Site Sawmill #C Group** · Group site C in Sawmill

Campsite Sawmill #Sawmill Shelter — Sawmill Shelter — **Site Sawmill #Sawmill Shelter** · Sawmill Shelter

Campsite DOGWOOD LOOP #016 — side view of #16 — **Site DOGWOOD LOOP #016** · side view of #16

Campsite DOGWOOD LOOP #016 — Road view of #16 — **Site DOGWOOD LOOP #016** · Road view of #16

Campsite DOGWOOD LOOP #017 — Site #17 — **Site DOGWOOD LOOP #017** · Site #17

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about January 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~1352 mi from LA💵 $15–$35/nightGroup Shelter ElectricGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆463 ratings

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💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area?

Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area in Texas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area?

Campsite fees at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area run about $15–$35/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area a good campground?

Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 463 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area located?

Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area is located in Angelina NF / Sam Rayburn, Texas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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