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In this article:

• U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
• Campground Locations
• Boat Ramp Locations
• BOLRA (Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area)
• Fishing
• Restaurants
• Fort Hood Nature in Lights
• Lake View Homes
• Links to Helpful Information-RV sites, public boat ramps

Lake Belton construction began January 1949 and was completed in 1954. Belton Lake is located on the Leon River, about 8 miles west of Temple and 3 miles north of the city of Belton. The lake covers 12,300 acres.

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 (boat safety) in Central Texas

Camp Ground Locations: See helpful links below for more details

The Corp of Engineers offers and maintains five Camping parks.

Cedar Ridge has 68 single sites, 1 double site, and 8 screen shelters, with water and electrical hook ups. Facilities include, restrooms, showers, dump station, boat ramps, playground, laundry mat and beach area.

Westcliff Park has 27 single sites with water and electrical hookups, and 4 primitive sites. Facilities included restrooms with showers, dump station, boat ramp and beach area.

Live Oak Ridge Park has 48 sites open to RV or tent camping, with water and electric hook-ups with covered tables and grill. Facilities include restrooms with showers, washer and dryer, boat ramps with courtesy loading dock, and playgrounds.

White Flint Park has 13 campsites with water and electrical hookups, covered table with grills.

Winkler Park- This Park has 14 sites for tent or RV camping with water hookups and a covered table. There is a restroom with showers for semi-primitive camping. The sites have a paved back in pad that will accommodate up to a 35' RV.

Boat Ramp Locations: See helpful links below for more details

Sparta Valley- This park has a 2-lane boat ramp with free access that is open 24hrs/day.
Westcliff Park- This park has a 2-lane boat ramp. This ramp is open from 6:00am-9:00pm daily.
Belton Park- This park has a 2-lane boat ramp with free access and is open 24hrs/day.
Arrowhead Point- This park has a 2-lane boat ramp with free access 24hrs/day.
Temple's Lake Park- This park has two 2-lane boat ramps. These ramps are open from 6:00am-9:00pm daily.
Roger's Park- This park has a 2-lane boat ramp with free access 24hrs/day.
Cedar Ridge Park- This park has a 2-lane boat ramp. This ramp is open from 6:00am-9:00pm daily.
Leona Park- This park has a 2-lane boat ramp with free access 24hrs/day.
White Flint Park- This park has a 2-lane boat ramp with free access 24hrs/day.
Owl Creek Park- This park has a 2-lane boat ramp with free access 24hrs/day.
Iron Bridge Park- This park has a 2-lane boat ramp with free access 24hrs/day.

Fishing in Lake Belton

Lake Belton has some fine large mouth and small mouth bass fishing. Belton also offers some great white bass, black bass, hybrid-bass; striper, crappie and catfish fishing that can be enjoyed spring, summer, and fall.

Restaurants on Lake Belton

Franks Lake view Restaurant on the lake, has a great deck to view the sunset over the water as you enjoy Steaks and Seafood. Enjoy Live music and dancing

Dead Fish Grill, enjoy casual dining restaurant, fantastic margaritas and delicious food.

See links below for more information

Lake Activities at BLORA
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area

Water activity (Sierra Beach swim area, water slide, paddle boat dock and Kid's auto Wash) hours of operation are now open 7 days per week, 1000-2000, until further notice--actual closing date of these facilities, at the end of the summer season, will depend on the daily lake water temperature reading during the months of Oct and/or November.

FREE WATER SLIDES AND PADDLE BOATS:
The floating paddle boat dock offers four-seat paddle boat fun for BLORA patrons. Two 300-foot-plus water slides curve and plunge from the start tower down to the four-foot splash pool for thrills for the whole family. Both attractions are open to the public.

Covered family picnic shelters are located adjacent to the beach. The snack bar sells refreshments and features a patio deck that overlooks the beach area and beautiful Belton Lake. More than 300 family picnic sites and 143 covered picnic shelters, many with barbecue grills are scattered throughout the park.

Rent Jet Ski’s

Go Horseback Riding

Play Paintball

Go Mountain Biking

Go Fishing

Fort Hood Nature in Lights

Stop by Santa's Village at the Live Oak Pavilion

Photos with Santa, Seasonal Crafts & Wares

Homemade Cookies, Hot Chocolate & More

Nov 19-21, Fri-Sun

Nov 25-Dec 12, Thurs-Sun

Dec 16-Dec 24, Nightly

$5.00 per Car Load

Check out what else BLORA has to offer:

Water Fest June 4 & 5, 2011 Kick off to Summer

BLORA Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt April 21, 2011

Horse Back Riding at BLORA

Over night trail rides, daily trail rides, hourly horse rides, 20 minute pony rides, plan a pony party, beginner riding lessons.

For more details on rates, location, hours of operation --- view the links below or call 254-287-2523/8303

Waterfront Lake View Homes and Real Estate for Sale

There are several homes available with breath taking views from the lake homes located in Belton. I have included a link below.

My fondest memories of Lake Belton

Growing up around Lake Belton is one of my favorite memories. Every weekend my parents would pack up the boat, and off we went. Launching the boat by 7:00 am and returning late in the evening, skimming across the water as the moon light bounced off the water, as smooth as black glass. The smell of the night air, the cool breeze on your sun kissed skin, and the sound of the engine purring as we cruised back to the dock, was the perfect ending to a perfect day.

The Army Corps of Engineers designed these boat ramps with every ones safety in mind. The boat ramps are well lighted and maintained; most have floating docs, where your family can easily board the craft.

We would ski across the lake to our favorite spot, beach or anchor the boat, grab the cooler, set up the BBQ pit and lawn chairs. My brother and his friends would fish from dawn to dusk, and I would hang out in the water soaking up the sun with my girl friends. I still remember the smell of the hamburgers and hot dogs, cooking on the grill, and the sound of my parent’s laughter echoing off the canyon walls as they sat around the fire with their friends and told stories about life and the crazy things that went on in their jobs.

As an adult, I knew this was something I wanted to share with my children and so a family tradition began. We have, water-skied, tubed, fished, picnicked and camped at several of the wonderful locations on Lake Belton. Together we made great memories, our children have since grown up, and have moved away to start careers and families of their own. When my son was 15, he gave us the greatest compliment any parent could ever receive. He said, “Thanks for teaching me how to fish, to water ski, drive and pull a boat and park a camper. Because of you, I will be able to do all these things with my family one day.” And so the family tradition of a day at the lake will continue for generations to come.

I believe spending time together as a family needs to be a part of every ones life, all to often we are caught up in the drama of our careers, and the exhaustion of trying to keep it together, we often forget the simpler things in life.

Belton Lake has many things to offer from fishing docs, camping grounds for tents and campers/RV's. There are fantastic parks, with picnic tables, shade trees, pavilions, playscapes, public beaches located in BLORA and Temple Lake Park, nature trails and more.

In this article, I hope you will find great information on things to do and see on Lake Belton, Texas. Get out there and let us enjoy our families again.