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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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29 MAY 2023 | |||||
Current Elevation | Normal Elevation | Currently Releasing | Current Wind Speed | Current Wind Direction | Max Wind Speed (Last 6 Hours) |
581.42 ft | 594.00 ft | 24 cfs | 1.28 mph | 261.00 deg ⇐ |
3.53 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.
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 Manager.
Facility Closure Report
This report last updated on Tue Mar 21 2023 13:22:15 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight 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 | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/2/2023 3:41:04 PM | Park is fully open, to use a pavilion use recreation.gov. Boat ramp is open. | |||
BELTON LAKE | CEDAR RIDGE | PARTIALLY CLOSED | DROUGHT | PARK | 3/21/2023 9:26:37 AM | East boat ramp is closed due to low water levels. Swim Beach is closed due to lake levels. Camping open, 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 OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/2/2023 3:41:53 PM | 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 | PARTIALLY CLOSED | DROUGHT | PARK | 3/2/2023 3:42:37 PM | PARK OPEN. Boat Ramp and Dirt Access Road closed due to low water levels. no fee | |||
BELTON LAKE | MILLER SPRINGS PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/2/2023 3:43:36 PM | Miller Springs Park is open. | |||
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 | PARTIALLY CLOSED | DROUGHT | PARK | 3/2/2023 3:44:37 PM | Owl Creek Boat ramp and courtesy dock is CLOSED due to low water levels. | |||
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 | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/2/2023 3:45:33 PM | Courtesy dock is currently closed due to low water levels. | |||
BELTON LAKE | WESTCLIFF PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/2/2023 3:46:57 PM | Courtesy dock is currently closed due to low water levels. All day use and camping sites are open. To make a camping reservation go to WWW.RECREATION.GOV | |||
BELTON LAKE | WHITE FLINT | PARTIALLY CLOSED | DROUGHT | PARK | 3/2/2023 3:48:23 PM | Boat ramp and courtesy dock are currently closed due to low water levels. All campsites are open, reservations can be made at WWW.RECREATION.GOV | |||
BELTON LAKE | WINKLER PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 3/2/2023 3:49:24 PM | Campsites open, to make a reservation go to WWW.RECREATION.GOV. | |||
For all Park facility closure information click here.
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 12-23-2015 <Click Here>
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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