Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

🏕️ CampgroundAngelina NF / Sam RayburnTexas⭐ 4.5 (467)

🟢 34 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Mon Sep 21–Thu Sep 24

Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs: some sites only — 3 sites say no out of 62 with a published policy. Check the site before you book.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 14h ago.

📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area in Texas has 34 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Sep 21–Thu Sep 24. 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

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nights👥 groupbook these dates →opened 8h ago👥 8 in a row, DOGWOOD LOOP #033–DOGWOOD LOOP #040 next to each othersites 👥 LAKESIDE LOOP #A Group, 👥 LOBLOLLY LOOP #B Group, 👥 Sawmill #C Group, DOGWOOD LOOP #016, #017, #018, #019, #021, #024, #027, #030, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, FS 520 #012, LAKESIDE LOOP #002, #003, #004, #006, #008, #010, LOBLOLLY LOOP #042, #044, #046, #050

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →opened 8h agosites DOGWOOD LOOP #028

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites LOBLOLLY LOOP #047

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, DOGWOOD LOOP #033–DOGWOOD LOOP #040 next to each othersites 👥 DOGWOOD LOOP #015, 👥 LAKESIDE LOOP #A Group, LOBLOLLY LOOP #B Group, DOGWOOD LOOP #016, #017, #018, #019, #024, #027, #030, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, FS 520 #012, LAKESIDE LOOP #002, #003, #006, #008, #010, LOBLOLLY LOOP #042, #044, #046, #047, #050

Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites DOGWOOD LOOP #028

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Sawmill #C Group, DOGWOOD LOOP #021, LAKESIDE LOOP #004

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 DOGWOOD LOOP #017, Sawmill #C Group

Sat Oct 3 – Tue Oct 63 nightsbook these dates →sites LAKESIDE LOOP #002, #004, LOBLOLLY LOOP #042

📷 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 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, left side of campsite. — **Site LAKESIDE LOOP #A Group** · Group Site A, left side of campsite.

Campsite LOBLOLLY LOOP #B Group — Group site B — **Site LOBLOLLY LOOP #B Group** · Group site B

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

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

Campsite DOGWOOD LOOP #016 — RV or tent site #16 — **Site DOGWOOD LOOP #016** · RV or tent site #16

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

Campsite DOGWOOD LOOP #018 — Site #18 — **Site DOGWOOD LOOP #018** · Site #18

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $15–$35/nightGroup Shelter ElectricGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★★466 ratings

5★321

4★96

3★31

2★11

1★7

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.0/4

AT&T2.7/4

T-Mobile1.7/4

Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 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.

How often do campsites open up at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area?

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 26 separate days, most of them for stays 2–29 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area a good campground?

Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 467 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area, Verizon rates highest at 3.0 out of 5 from 142 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

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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