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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.
Lake Elevation / Gate Opening Information
Belton Lake | |||||
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19 MAR 2024 | |||||
Current Elevation | Normal Elevation | Currently Releasing | Current Wind Speed | Current Wind Direction | Max Wind Speed (Last 6 Hours) |
582.00 ft | 594.00 ft | 33 cfs | 3.00 mph | 31.00 deg ⇗ |
3.76 mph |
Reservoir Control Section |
Belton Lake
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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!
The Belton Lake Office no longer accepts cash payments for any USACE operated campground or boat ramp. If you need assistance, 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 Tue Mar 05 2024 08:29:36 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time)
LAKE NAME | FACILITY NAME | STATUS | CLOSURE TYPE | CATEGORY | UPDATED DATE | COMMENTS | |||
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BELTON LAKE | |||||||||
BELTON LAKE | ARROWHEAD POINT | PARTIALLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 1/29/2024 1:54:08 PM | Boat Ramp open. Courtesy dock is closed due to low water levels. | |||
BELTON LAKE | BELTON LAKEVIEW | PARTIALLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 1/29/2024 1:54:22 PM | Park is fully closed for the winter. Boat Ramp is closed due to low water levels. | |||
BELTON LAKE | CEDAR RIDGE | PARTIALLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 1/29/2024 1:47:46 PM | East boat ramp and swim beach is closed is during winter. West Boat Ramp is open. Camping open, please go to WWW.RECREATION.GOV to make a reservation and check availability. | |||
BELTON LAKE | IRON BRIDGE | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/7/2022 11:33:32 AM | No Camping! Boat ramp only. (no fee) | |||
BELTON LAKE | LEONA | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 1/29/2024 1:51:49 PM | Boat ramp open. Day use area is open for fishing. (no fee) | |||
BELTON LAKE | LIVE OAK RIDGE PARK | PARTIALLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 10/2/2023 8:45:14 AM | Campsites are partially closed for winter season. Boat Ramp is closed due to low water levels. Camping only. Day use area only available to campers. All reservations must be made through WWW.RECREATION.GOV. No cash accepted. | |||
BELTON LAKE | MCGREGOR | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 1/29/2024 1:51:40 PM | PARK OPEN. Boat Ramp and Dirt Access Road closed due to low water levels. Park Closes at Sunset. (no fee) | |||
BELTON LAKE | MILLER SPRINGS PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 1/29/2024 1:50:55 PM | Miller Springs Park is open. Park closes at sunset. | |||
BELTON LAKE | OVERLOOK | FULLY CLOSED | OTHER | PARK | 4/27/2022 8:05:14 AM | Area is temporarily closed until further notice. | |||
BELTON LAKE | OWL CREEK | FULLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 10/2/2023 8:52:37 AM | Park is closed for winter season from October 1 - February 29. | |||
BELTON LAKE | ROGERS | PARTIALLY CLOSED | DROUGHT | PARK | 3/2/2023 3:44:49 PM | Courtesy Dock is currently closed. 24hr. boat ramp (no fee). | |||
BELTON LAKE | SPARTA VALLEY | FULLY CLOSED | OTHER | PARK | 5/8/2020 8:23:55 AM | Closed until further notice. | |||
BELTON LAKE | TEMPLE'S LAKE PARK | PARTIALLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 10/2/2023 8:47:41 AM | All day use is closed for the season, only the north boat ramp is open. | |||
BELTON LAKE | WESTCLIFF PARK | PARTIALLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 1/29/2024 1:53:34 PM | Boat ramp is the only facility open for use. Courtesy dock is currently closed due to low water levels. All day use and camping sites are closed for the winter season. | |||
BELTON LAKE | WHITE FLINT | FULLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 10/2/2023 8:51:33 AM | Park is fully closed from October 1 - February 29. | |||
BELTON LAKE | WINKLER PARK | FULLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 10/2/2023 8:52:08 AM | Park is fully closed from October 1 - February 29. | |||