Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area
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October 27th, 2026
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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. A fee is charged.
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GPS 31.38350, -95.15330
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Nearby places
- Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area - Day Use Campground (Paid Public) 0.3 mi
- Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area Campground (Paid Public) 0.3 mi
- Piney Creek Horse Trail Hiking Trail 4.8 mi
- Piney Creek Horse Camp Campground (Paid Public) 5.0 mi
- DAVY CROCKETT (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-2299 Campground (Free Public) 6.7 mi
- White Rock Hc Campground (Paid Public) 9.1 mi
- Neches Bluff Overlook: (936) 655-2299 Hiking Trail 13 mi
- Alazan Bayou Wildlife Management Area Wildlife Area 24 mi
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