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
5 AUG 2021
Current Elevation Normal Elevation Currently Releasing Current Wind Speed Current Wind Direction Max Wind Speed (Last 6 Hours)
594.30 ft 594.00 ft 1588 cfs 4.81 mph 195.00 deg
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11.23 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 Wednesday August 04 2021 16:26:29

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 7/23/2021 3:27:49 PM Pavilions are available for reservations at this time. Please go to WWW.RECREATION.GOV to make your reservation. Boat ramp is open.
BELTON LAKE CEDAR RIDGE FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 8/4/2021 3:55:39 PM 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 FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 7/23/2021 3:29:11 PM Boat ramp and day use area is open.(no fee)
BELTON LAKE LIVE OAK RIDGE PARK FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 7/23/2021 3:29:32 PM 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 CLOSED FLOOD PARK 7/23/2021 3:30:04 PM BOAT RAMP CLOSED due to flooding. no fee
BELTON LAKE MILLER SPRINGS PARK FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 6/28/2021 10:17:10 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 FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 7/23/2021 3:30:29 PM Primitive camping is open. (no fee)
BELTON LAKE ROGERS PARTIALLY CLOSED FLOOD PARK 7/23/2021 3:30:56 PM 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 7/23/2021 3:31:40 PM SANDY POINT CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING. Day use park only. No cash accepted. Must use DEBIT or CREDIT card. Please display receipt / pass on windshield.
BELTON LAKE WESTCLIFF PARK FULLY OPEN NONE PARK 7/23/2021 3:31:57 PM Go to WWW.RECREATION.GOV to make a camping 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 OPEN NONE PARK 7/23/2021 3:32:16 PM 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