Contact Information

Belton/Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Fort Worth District Map

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Belton Lake
3110 FM 2271
Belton, Texas 76513

E-mail Address

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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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.

 

Texas map with lake showing by county
Sunset on Belton Lake



Lake Elevation / Gate Opening Information
Belton Lake
18 JUN 2021
Current Elevation Normal Elevation Currently Releasing Current Wind Speed Current Wind Direction Max Wind Speed (Last 6 Hours)
603.29 ft 594.00 ft 4756 cfs .63 mph 127.00 deg
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3.69 mph
Reservoir Control Section    
 


Latest News and Updates

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ATTENTION:

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.
Fort Worth District Lake Facility Closures

Facility Closure Report

This report last updated on Friday June 18 2021 00:20:12

LAKE NAME FACILITY NAME STATUS CLOSURE TYPE CATEGORY UPDATED DATE COMMENTS
BELTON LAKE
BELTON LAKE ARROWHEAD POINT PARTIALLY CLOSED FLOOD PARK 6/2/2021 11:37:36 AM COURTESY DOCK UNUSABLE due to flooding. Boat ramp only (no fee)
BELTON LAKE BELTON LAKEVIEW FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 3/9/2021 10:55:09 AM Pavilions are not available for reservations at this time. Boat ramp is open.
BELTON LAKE CEDAR RIDGE PARTIALLY CLOSED FLOOD PARK 6/2/2021 11:38:46 AM FISHING DOCK, SWIM BEACH, AND COURTESY DOCK UNUSABLE due to flooding. Camping is open. Go to WWW.RECREACTION.GOV to make a reservation. America the Beautiful Senior Passes and USACE Annual passes available for purchase at the gatehouse. CREDIT CARD ONLY. NO cash accepted. Pavilions are not available for reservation at this time.
BELTON LAKE IRON BRIDGE FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 5/8/2020 8:19:59 AM Boat ramp only. (no fee)
BELTON LAKE LEONA PARTIALLY CLOSED FLOOD PARK 6/5/2021 10:02:16 PM Boat ramp and day use area is open.(no fee)
BELTON LAKE LIVE OAK RIDGE PARK PARTIALLY CLOSED FLOOD PARK 6/2/2021 11:39:12 AM BOAT RAMP CLOSED due to flooding. Camping only. Day use area only available to campers. All reservations must be made through WWW.RECREATION.GOV. No cash accepted.
BELTON LAKE MCGREGOR PARTIALLY CLOSED FLOOD PARK 6/2/2021 11:39:36 AM BOAT RAMP CLOSED due to flooding. no fee
BELTON LAKE MILLER SPRINGS PARK FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 6/16/2021 8:04:33 AM Open from 8 a.m. to Sunset. No Fee.
BELTON LAKE OVERLOOK FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 3/9/2021 11:15:54 AM no fee
BELTON LAKE OWL CREEK PARTIALLY CLOSED FLOOD PARK 6/5/2021 10:05:49 PM BOAT RAMP IS CLOSED. Primitive camping is open. (no fee)
BELTON LAKE ROGERS PARTIALLY CLOSED FLOOD PARK 6/2/2021 11:40:17 AM COURTESY DOCK UNUSABLE due to flooding. 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 FLOOD PARK 6/5/2021 10:04:22 PM SANDY POINT and SWIM BEACH CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING. North Boat Ramp is the only thig open. Day use park only. No cash accepted. Must use DEBIT or CREDIT card. Please display receipt / pass on windshield.
BELTON LAKE WESTCLIFF PARK PARTIALLY CLOSED FLOOD PARK 6/2/2021 11:41:44 AM CAMP SITES 1-20 and TENT SITES 1-4, DAY USE AREA, and COURTESY DOCK UNUSABLE due to flooding. Go to WWW.RECREATION.GOV to make a reservation. Must use DEBIT/CREDIT card for day use. No cash accepted.
BELTON LAKE WHITE FLINT FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 3/9/2021 11:06:16 AM Must go to WWW.RECREATION.GOV to make a reservation.
BELTON LAKE WINKLER PARK FULLY CLOSED FLOOD PARK 6/5/2021 10:05:12 PM ALL CAMPSITES ARE CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING. Primitive camping only. Please go to WWW.RECREATION.GOV or call 1-877-444-6777 to make a reservation.
             

All Fort Worth District Park Closure Information

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"Be Safe & Wear Your Life Jacket!"

Gate Attendant Solicitation is now available for Winter bids!

Clean. Drain. Dry your boat! Meet State Requirements at www.TEXASINVASIVES.ORG

If you are in need to remove zebra mussels from your vessel, Texas Parks & Wildlife has provided you with contacts who can remove zebra mussels. Zebra Mussel REMOVAL

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*Interested in becoming a Gate Attendant? If so, please click here

*America the Beautiful passes are now available. Public Release 12-23-15

*America the Beautiful sites to attain pass, please click here

*In accordance with Texas Transportation Code, Golf Carts are not allowed to be
operated on Public Roadways at Corps of Engineers Projects.

*Submersible pump information for Belton & Stillhouse Hollow Lakes, please click click here Call (254) 939-6488

*Information on Lake Activity Permits (LAP) click here

* Bell County BURN BAN information line (254)933-5555