Campground List

CAMPGROUND NAME: Ratcliff Lake

VISIT DATE: 02/22/1997

UPDATE DATE: 1/18/2007	

STATE: Texas

REGION: Southern

RANGER DISTRICT: Davy Crockett

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ratcliff

RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation

DIRECTIONS:
From Ratcliff, TX, take State Rt. 7 west 1 mile to campground
sign.  Turn right at sign into campground.

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground was built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation
Corps (CCC).  Located adjacent to Ratcliff Lake, the campground
has retained its charm over the years.  There are three loops to
the campground with walk-in tent sites in the overflow area and
other locations throughout the campground.  The Lakeview loop
sites have excellent views of the lake, but the parking aprons
are quite short.  The electric hookups are located only in the
Dogwood loop. 

The ruins from the Central Coal and Coke Company (4-C) sawmill
are visible in the overflow area.  The mill operated from 1902
through 1920.  There is a concession-operated snack bar, 
convenience store and boat rental (canoes and paddle boats).  The
concession operates from mid-March through Labor Day.

Finally, there is a cassette-guided auto tour around the recreation
area.  The cassette is available from the information booth at the
entrance to campground and the Davy Crockett District Ranger Office.

SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes

NOTE:  Because of storm damage, campground is closed until
further notice.  Call ranger district office for status.

RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - no hookups
$15 per day - electric/electric & water hookups
$20 per day - full hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 20
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 56
   
   Total Sites: 76

Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes

No. Tables on Sites: 76
No. Grilles on Sites: 76

RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 3
No. Water and Electric Only: 9
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 17

Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes 
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 50'

Comments:
There are some dirt, some paved parking aprons.  Some parking
aprons showing signs of erosion.

BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes

Comments:
There are cold and hot showers.

OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: Yes
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 12
  No. Threaded: 6
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes

WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No

Comments:
Ratcliff Lake is 45 acres.  Power boats limited to electric 
motors.

HIKING
4C Trail (foot only) - 20 miles
Tall Pines Trail - 1.9 miles
Trail Tamers Trail (foot, wheelchair friendly) - 0.75 miles

FISHING   
Bass, bream and catfish.  There are wheelchair friendly fishing
piers