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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.

Belton Lake

Lake Elevation / Gate Opening Information

Belton Lake
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
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Contact Information

Belton Lake
Fort Worth District Map

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

LINKS

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Latest News and Updates

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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.

** Bell County BURN BAN information line 254/ 933-5555 **

Facility Closure Information

Fort Worth District Lake Facility Closures

Facility Closure Report

This report last updated on Tue Mar 05 2024 08:29:36 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time)

LAKE NAMEFACILITY NAMESTATUSCLOSURE TYPECATEGORYUPDATED DATECOMMENTS
BELTON LAKE
BELTON LAKEARROWHEAD POINTPARTIALLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK1/29/2024 1:54:08 PMBoat Ramp open. Courtesy dock is closed due to low water levels.
BELTON LAKEBELTON LAKEVIEWPARTIALLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK1/29/2024 1:54:22 PMPark is fully closed for the winter. Boat Ramp is closed due to low water levels.
BELTON LAKECEDAR RIDGEPARTIALLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK1/29/2024 1:47:46 PMEast 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 LAKEIRON BRIDGEFULLY OPENNONEPARK3/7/2022 11:33:32 AMNo Camping! Boat ramp only. (no fee)
BELTON LAKELEONAFULLY OPENNONEPARK1/29/2024 1:51:49 PMBoat ramp open. Day use area is open for fishing. (no fee)
BELTON LAKELIVE OAK RIDGE PARKPARTIALLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK10/2/2023 8:45:14 AMCampsites 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 LAKEMCGREGORFULLY OPENNONEPARK1/29/2024 1:51:40 PMPARK OPEN. Boat Ramp and Dirt Access Road closed due to low water levels. Park Closes at Sunset. (no fee)
BELTON LAKEMILLER SPRINGS PARKFULLY OPENNONEPARK1/29/2024 1:50:55 PMMiller Springs Park is open. Park closes at sunset.
BELTON LAKEOVERLOOKFULLY CLOSEDOTHERPARK4/27/2022 8:05:14 AMArea is temporarily closed until further notice.
BELTON LAKEOWL CREEKFULLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK10/2/2023 8:52:37 AMPark is closed for winter season from October 1 - February 29.
BELTON LAKEROGERSPARTIALLY CLOSEDDROUGHTPARK3/2/2023 3:44:49 PMCourtesy Dock is currently closed. 24hr. boat ramp (no fee).
BELTON LAKESPARTA VALLEYFULLY CLOSEDOTHERPARK5/8/2020 8:23:55 AMClosed until further notice.
BELTON LAKETEMPLE'S LAKE PARKPARTIALLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK10/2/2023 8:47:41 AMAll day use is closed for the season, only the north boat ramp is open.
BELTON LAKEWESTCLIFF PARKPARTIALLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK1/29/2024 1:53:34 PMBoat 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 LAKEWHITE FLINTFULLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK10/2/2023 8:51:33 AMPark is fully closed from October 1 - February 29.
BELTON LAKEWINKLER PARKFULLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK10/2/2023 8:52:08 AMPark is fully closed from October 1 - February 29.

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