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Campground · TX

RATCLIFF LAKE RECREATION AREA

TX · National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

Booking is hardest here in November (5/10) and easiest in June (2/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan4
  2. Feb4
  3. Mar4
  4. Apr4
  5. May3
  6. Jun2
  7. Jul2
  8. Aug2
  9. Sep3
  10. Oct4
  11. Nov5
  12. Dec4
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (November), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 28 electric sites
  • 15 water hookups
  • 1 sewer hookups
  • 30 tent-only sites
  • 59 RV sites
  • Max RV length 60 ft

Activities: SWIMMING SITE, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING, CANOEING, KAYAKING, DAY USE AREA, HIKING, FISHING

Location

Where it is