State: Texas
Address 1: On Ratcliff Lake.
Address 2: Davy Crockett National Forest
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 28
Free: No
Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information
About: 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 area offers opportunities for camping, picnicking, swimming, fishing and hiking. The Four C National Recreation Trail is 20 miles and originates in the Ratcliff Recreation Area and goes to the Neches Bluff Overlook.
Fees: N/A (2011)
Closest Towns: Crockett (TX), Lufkin (TX)
Water: Yes
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Directions:
From Lufkin:
Take Hwy. 103 west for 16 miles where it merges with Hwy. 7. Continue west for 12 miles and turn right at entrance to the recreation area.
From Crockett:
Take Hwy. 7 east for 15 miles and turn left on entrance road ($3 day-use fee per vehicle, per day at Ratcliff Lake).