Contact Information

Belton/Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Fort Worth District Map

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Belton/Stillhouse Hollow Lake
3740 FM 1670
Belton, Texas 76513

E-mail Address

Hours: M-F 8am - 4:30pm
Phone:  (254) 939-2461
Fax:  (254) 939-8150

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
25 JAN 2020
Current Elevation Normal Elevation Currently Releasing Current Wind Speed Current Wind Direction Max Wind Speed (Last 3 Hours)
590.99 ft 594.00 ft 0 cfs 10.69 mph 172.00 deg
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 15.57 mph
Reservoir Control Section    
 

Latest News and Updates

 

Fort Worth District Lake Facility Closures

Facility Closure Report

This report last updated on Fri Nov 15 2019 08:00:23 GMT-0600 (Central Standard Time)

LAKE NAMEFACILITY NAMESTATUSCLOSURE TYPECATEGORYUPDATED DATECOMMENTS
BELTON LAKE
BELTON LAKEARROWHEAD POINTFULLY OPENNONEPARK10/1/2019 3:56:08 PM 
BELTON LAKEBELTON LAKEVIEWPARTIALLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK10/1/2019 1:04:41 PMBOAT RAMP IS OPEN. DAY USE AREA CLOSED. To rent a pavilion you will need a Lake Activity Permit: http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/Belton/Recreation/Lake%20Activity%20Permits.asp
BELTON LAKECEDAR RIDGEPARTIALLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK10/1/2019 11:36:02 AMFishing dock closed permanently. BOAT RAMP IS OPEN. CAMPSITES 1-40 and SWIM BEACH CLOSED. To reserve a campsite and/or a pavilion, call 1-877-444-6777 or go to WWW.RECREATION.GOV.
BELTON LAKEIRON BRIDGEFULLY OPENNONEPARK6/13/2019 4:22:23 PM 
BELTON LAKELEONAFULLY OPENNONEPARK6/12/2019 2:13:44 PM 
BELTON LAKELIVE OAK RIDGE PARKPARTIALLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK10/1/2019 4:17:42 PMBOAT RAMP OPEN to CAMPERS. SITES 1-22 and 33-38 ARE OPEN. To reserve a campsite, call 1-877-444-6777 or go to WWW.RECREATION.GOV. For DISABILITY passes go to either the Belton or Stillhouse Hollow Lake Office - please be sure to have a document stating you are permanently disabled and a photo ID with your signature on it.
BELTON LAKEMCGREGORFULLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK10/1/2019 11:39:45 AMClosed OCT - FEB.
BELTON LAKEMILLER SPRINGS PARKFULLY OPENNONEPARK7/19/2019 4:18:46 PM 
BELTON LAKEOVERLOOKPARTIALLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK10/1/2019 1:05:28 PMBOAT RAMP IS OPEN. DAY USE AREA CLOSED OCT - FEB. To rent a pavilion you will need a Lake Activity Permit: http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/Belton/Recreation/Lake%20Activity%20Permits.asp
BELTON LAKEOWL CREEKFULLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK10/1/2019 11:42:49 AMCLOSED OCT - FEB. Nearest boat ramp is Leona Park.
BELTON LAKEROGERSFULLY OPENNONEPARK7/19/2019 4:18:56 PM 
BELTON LAKESPARTA VALLEYFULLY CLOSEDOTHERPARK10/1/2019 11:43:20 AMCLOSED - until further notice.
BELTON LAKETEMPLE'S LAKE PARKPARTIALLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK10/1/2019 11:45:05 AMSOUTH BOAT RAMP, SWIM BEACH, and DAY USE AREA CLOSED OCT - FEB. To rent the pavilion go to: http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/Belton/Recreation/Lake%20Activity%20Permits.asp
BELTON LAKEWESTCLIFF PARKPARTIALLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK10/1/2019 11:45:46 AMBOAT RAMP IS OPEN. SWIM BEACH, DAY USE AREA, and CAMPING CLOSED OCT - FEB.
BELTON LAKEWHITE FLINTFULLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK10/1/2019 11:46:45 AMClosed OCT - FEB. Nearest like area is Cedar Ridge Park.
BELTON LAKEWINKLER PARKFULLY CLOSEDSEASONALPARK10/1/2019 11:47:29 AMClosed OCT - FEB. Nearest like areas are Iron Bridge / Cedar Ridge Park.
       

"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? <Info>

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

*America the Beautiful sites to attain pass: <Locations>

*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 <Pump Info> Call (254) 939-6488

*Information on Lake Activity Permits (LAP) <LAP Info>

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