Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area
Description
A picturesque 45-acre lake, two short trails, and the beginning of the twenty-mile Four C National Recreation Trail make Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area a major attraction of the Davy Crockett National Forest. The heavily-wooded campground is surrounded by 160,000 acres of diverse national forest supporting a wide variety of wildlife, including the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. Enjoy walking the 1.5-mile Tall Pines and 0.75-mile Trail Tamers trails or launch a longer hike to the Neches Bluffs Overlook. Or paddle, fish, or swim in Ratcliff Lake.
Amenities: Hiking, camping, fishing, swimming and playground area, rest rooms; by reservation, an amphitheater and group shelters.
Location: 18551 State Highway 7 East, Kennard, TX 75487. From Crockett, take State Highway 7 east for 15 miles to the entrance between the towns of Ratcliff and Kennard.
Directions: From Crockett, take State Highway 7 east for 15 miles to the entrance between the towns of Ratcliff and Kennard.
Admission: $5 per vehicle/per day.
Contact: 936-55-2299.
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