This is a trailhead for the 4C Hiking Trail.  Neches Bluff Overlook, located at the north end of the trail, offers a panoramic view of pine-hardwood forests in the Neches River bottomlands with picnic and primitive camping facilities.

Neches Bluff Overlook Campground

Mission Tejas State Park

Davy Crockett National Forest Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area

## Overview

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 facility is open year-round and includes a large campground, picnic areas, a reservable amphitheater, a swim area and many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Camping is available year-round.   
  
The Davy Crockett National Forest, named for the legendary pioneer, contains more than 160,000 acres of East Texas woodlands, streams, recreation areas and wildlife habitat. Located in Houston and Trinity Counties, the forest is centrally located within the Neches and Trinity River basins.

## Recreation

Swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking and picnicking are the area's main activities. The designated swimming area and playground provides much fun for the kids (no lifeguard on duty).   
  
Fishing piers are available for anglers to try for largemouth bass, bream and channel/blue catfish. Only electric motors are allowed on the lake. Principal game for hunting on the national forest includes squirrel, deer, quail, dove, turkey and waterfowl.   
  
Three main hiking trails can be accessed from the facility: the 1.5-mile Tall Pines, 0.75-mile Trail Tamers and the 20-mile Four C, which winds through many types of forests to a scenic overlook.   
  
Learn more about [recreation](http://www.fs.fed.us/outernet/r8/texas/recreation/index.shtml) in the national forest.

## Facilities

Ratcliff Lake has 56 campsites, both first-come, first-served and reservable. Campsites in Dogwood Loop have electrical hookups and can accommodate vehicles up to 50 ft. Flush toilets, hot and cold showers and trash bins are also provided. Two picnic shelters and an amphitheater are also reservable.   
The day-use area has 17 single family picnicking units, a swimming area, flush toilets, two wooden fishing piers, one earthen pier, one fishing platform and a boat ramp.

## Natural Features

The campground is heavily forested with loblolly pine, oak and other hardwoods, and surrounds Ratcliff Lake. A wide variety of wildlife exists in the area, including the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. 

## Nearby Attractions

The Big Slough Wilderness Area, located along the Neches River about five miles north of Ratcliff, is free of modern development and gives the visitor a place for solitude and primitive experiences.

Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area

Rusk KOA

Rusk Depot Campground

Campground at Rusk

Nestled in the Piney Woods near Rusk, the campground offers the exclusive experience of staying onsite at a historic railroad. Campers have access to depot amenities which include lunch, gift shop and movie theater access on train departure days.

Campsites with water only; water and electricity; or full hook-ups with 30- and 50-amp service and sewer.

Grounds are open to campers and train ticket holders at no charge. For all other use, there is a $10 per vehicle, or $5 per person, day-use fee which can be paid at the campground office.

    Picnic tables, grills, fire rings, laundry facilities and wi-fi hotspot provided
     Separate restrooms and showers on site
    Water playground
    Quarter-mile nature trail
    Campground office complete with sundries, firewood, and ice for purchase


Rusk - Palestine Park

Salmon Lake is a 2 acre spring fed swimming lake surrounded by a 100 acre campground with plenty of space to explore and make new memories with friends and family.  Whether you come for the day or stay for a week:  you will LOVE your stay at Salmon Lake Park + Resort.

Salmon Lake Park & Resort 

The Alazan Bayou WMA has 2,063 acres located in southern Nacogdoches County. The WMA was purchased in 1991 to preserve mature bottomland hardwood forests adjacent to the Angelina River. In addition to the Angelina River other significant drainages include Loco Bayou and Moral Creek. The bottomland forest typically begins to flood during mid winter as the river and bayous overbank and inundation continues through early spring. Hunting is permitted with an Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) and some special permit hunts may be offered. Check the Outdoor Annual and the Public Hunting Lands Maps Booklet for information on methods, species, seasons and bag limits.

Please note:

-Bring your own drinking water.

-Insect repellant is recommended for mosquitoes.

-High heat and humidity in the summer should be taken into consideration when planning a visit.

-There are no restroom facilities.

-The WMA is not wheel-chair accessible.

-Primitive camping is available.

Alazan Bayou

Lake Jacksonville Recreation Area

Crockett Family Resort is nestled in the outskirts of Crockett, Tx, right on the waters of the beautiful Houston County Lake. Known for some of the best bass fishing in the state the resort offers 116 RV spots, and 32 different cabins to accommodate any guest's needs. We also have 2 clubhouses ready to host a variety of events. Some of the park amenities include lake swimming, heated pool, beach, basketball court, paddleboat rental, and a splash pad.

Crockett Family Resort

National Forest

3 separate camping areas, large travel trailer accessible. State maintained access roads, and vault toilet. 

Quiet hideaway

4 Stars based on Dispersed / Free Camping w/ a clean pit toilet.  
Easily accessible from FSR 511, near the 4C Trail northern trailhead (although some sections are currently closed), clean pit toilets, and nice observation deck overlooking the Neches River.  Used as a hunters' camp during deer season.

Close to Mission Tejas State Park and Ratcliff Lake Recreational Area (showers). 4C Trail southern trailhead is located in Ratcliff Lake RA. I've also accessed the trail from where it crosses FM277 (there is a FS dirt road just south of that crossing on the east side).

Basic Dispersed/Free Camping in the Davy Crockett NF, Pit Toilet.

I spent one night over there we enjoy it me and my dog had some breakfast in the morning stay until about 1 PM and then we win unexplored around, and then enjoy some off roads.
I be back.

Neches Bluff Overlook Campground

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