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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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7 FEB 2023 | |||||
Current Elevation | Normal Elevation | Currently Releasing | Current Wind Speed | Current Wind Direction | Max Wind Speed (Last 6 Hours) |
580.11 ft | 594.00 ft | 24 cfs | 6.51 mph | 171.00 deg ⇓ |
13.85 mph |
Reservoir Control Section |
Belton/Stillhouse Hollow Lake
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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
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Latest News and Updates
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.
Facility Closure Report
This report last updated on Fri Jan 06 2023 09:12:58 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 | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 12/28/2022 9:17:32 AM | Boat Ramp only, courtesy dock is closed due to low water conditions. | |||
BELTON LAKE | BELTON LAKEVIEW | PARTIALLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 10/3/2022 9:21:20 AM | Franks Pavilion and Overlook Pavilion are closed for the season. Boat ramp is open. | |||
BELTON LAKE | CEDAR RIDGE | PARTIALLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 10/3/2022 9:23:10 AM | Swim Beach is closed due to lake levels. Camping is partially closed, please go to WWW.RECREACTION.GOV to make a reservation and see what's available. | |||
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 | 7/23/2021 3:29:11 PM | Boat ramp and day use area is open.(no fee) | |||
BELTON LAKE | LIVE OAK RIDGE PARK | FULLY CLOSED | CONSTRUCTION | PARK | 10/3/2022 9:24:06 AM | This park is closed due to road construction. 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 | DROUGHT | PARK | 7/20/2022 3:14:12 PM | PARK OPEN. Boat Ramp and Dirt Access Road closed due to low water levels. no fee | |||
BELTON LAKE | MILLER SPRINGS PARK | FULLY CLOSED | CONSTRUCTION | PARK | 12/28/2022 9:19:47 AM | Miller Springs Park will be closed for construction. | |||
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 | 10/3/2022 9:27:32 AM | Owl Creek CLOSED until March 1. | |||
BELTON LAKE | ROGERS | PARTIALLY CLOSED | OTHER | PARK | 6/23/2022 3:40:56 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 | FULLY CLOSED | CONSTRUCTION | PARK | 10/3/2022 9:28:21 AM | All facilities at this park are closed due to road construction. | |||
BELTON LAKE | WESTCLIFF PARK | PARTIALLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 10/3/2022 9:29:06 AM | Boat ramp is open. All other facilities are closed for the season. | |||
BELTON LAKE | WHITE FLINT | FULLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 10/3/2022 9:29:52 AM | All facilities at this park are closed for the season. | |||
BELTON LAKE | WINKLER PARK | FULLY CLOSED | SEASONAL | PARK | 10/3/2022 9:30:30 AM | This park is closed until March 1. | |||
For all Park facility closure information click here.
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
America the Beautiful passes are now available. Public Release 12-23-2015Click 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 here Call (254) 939-6488
Information on Lake Activity Permits (LAP) click here
Bell County BURN BAN information line (254) 933-5555
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