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Welcome to Belton Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District welcomes you to Belton Lake, located in Belton, Texas. Our mission: Provide flood risk management, supply water and offer recreational opportunities to the Temple/Belton areas, and to offer some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Central Texas.
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Belton Lake
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Belton Lake
3110 FM 2271
Belton, Texas 76513
Hours: M-F 8am - 4:30pm
Phone: (254) 742-3050
Fax: (254) 939-8061
Camping Reservations:
1-877-444-6777
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Latest News and Updates
Be Safe & Wear Your Life Jacket!
Fees at Belton Lake will be increasing starting 1 April, 2025. Belton Lake will be utilizing a QR code scan-to-pay fee collection system at Belton Lakeview Park Boat Ramp, Owl Creek Park, and White Flint Park. Increases will also be occurring at the Cedar Ridge Park Pavilions and Live Oak and Cedar Ridge Parks Activity Centers. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact us at (254) 742-3050. We appreciate your cooperation.
Clean. Drain. Dry your boat! Meet State Requirements at www.TEXASINVASIVES.ORG
America the Beautiful discount passes are available. Go
here
to learn more.
For information on Mobility Assistance Device use in Corps Parks, please read the Policy here. For more information or to be issued a permit please contact the lake office.
Do you have an event coming up and need an application for a Lake Activity Permit? Find out here.
Electric submersible pumps are not allowed on Belton Lake. Read the new release, USACE Officials to Enforce Removal of Electric Submersible Pumps , for more information.
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Facility Closure Information
Facility Closure Report
This report last updated on Sat Mar 29 2025 18:04:07 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
| LAKE NAME | FACILITY NAME | STATUS | CLOSURE TYPE | CATEGORY | UPDATED DATE | COMMENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELTON LAKE | |||||||||
| BELTON LAKE | ARROWHEAD POINT | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/28/2025 8:41:10 AM | Park open. | |||
| BELTON LAKE | BELTON LAKEVIEW | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/29/2025 1:16:56 PM | Boat ramp and Day use open. Day use closes daily at sunset. | |||
| BELTON LAKE | CEDAR RIDGE | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/28/2025 8:41:19 AM | Park fully open. Courtesy docks closed due to flood damages. Visit WWW.RECREATION.GOV to make a reservation and check availability. | |||
| BELTON LAKE | IRON BRIDGE | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/28/2025 8:41:25 AM | Park open. | |||
| BELTON LAKE | LEONA | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/29/2025 1:17:13 PM | Park open. | |||
| BELTON LAKE | LIVE OAK RIDGE PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/28/2025 8:41:34 AM | Park open. All reservations must be made through WWW.RECREATION.GOV. | |||
| BELTON LAKE | MCGREGOR | PARTIALLY CLOSED | DROUGHT | PARK | 2/11/2025 4:13:01 PM | Park open. Boat Ramp closed due to low water levels. Park gates close daily at sunset. | |||
| BELTON LAKE | MILLER SPRINGS PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/29/2025 1:17:52 PM | Park is fully open. Gates close daily at sunset. | |||
| BELTON LAKE | OVERLOOK | FULLY CLOSED | OTHER | PARK | 3/29/2025 1:16:16 PM | Area is permanently closed. Visitors are welcome to view the lake from Belton Lakeview Scenic Point near the Belton Lake Control Tower. | |||
| BELTON LAKE | OWL CREEK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/29/2025 1:18:10 PM | Park open. Day use only, camping is not allowed. | |||
| BELTON LAKE | ROGERS | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/28/2025 8:42:05 AM | Park open. | |||
| BELTON LAKE | SPARTA VALLEY | FULLY CLOSED | OTHER | PARK | 3/29/2025 1:16:05 PM | Closed until further notice. | |||
| BELTON LAKE | TEMPLE'S LAKE PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/29/2025 1:18:26 PM | Park open, day use open 8am to 8:30 pm. | |||
| BELTON LAKE | WESTCLIFF PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/29/2025 1:19:37 PM | Day use and camping open. Tent sites T1-T4 closed until further notice. | |||
| BELTON LAKE | WHITE FLINT | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/29/2025 1:21:02 PM | Camping open, to make a reservation go to RECREATION.gov. Day use open, use an annual pass or QR code on gatehouse window to pay. | |||
| BELTON LAKE | WINKLER PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/29/2025 1:20:32 PM | Park open, to make a reservation go to RECREATION.gov. | |||
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