WESTCLIFF

About this campsite

Overview

Westcliff Park is a day-use area and campground located on the southwestern shore of Belton Lake. The lake provides some of the best fishing and boating in Central Texas in addition to amenities such as a swimming beach, boat ramp, playground and picnic areas for RVs and tents, including four tent-only primitive sites.

Belton Lake was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the construction of Belton Dam in 1954. The 12,300-acre lake is located on the Leon River, just upstream of the confluence of the Leon River and the Little River. It is a long, narrow and winding lake with many curves and coves perfect for fishing.

Recreation

With 136 miles of shoreline, Belton Lake offers a wide variety of recreation activities. West Cliff Park is most popular for it's close proximity to the shoreline for campers. Westcliff Park offers a day use area complete with one multi-lane boat ramp, a playground, and campground. The lake is also a popular fishing spot for hybrid striped bass, largemouth bass, white bass, catfish and sunfish.

White-tailed deer, hawks, great blue herons, ducks, geese, many species of songbirds, bobwhite quail, Rio Grande turkey, and even an occasional bald eagle visit the lake area, yielding year-round opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts and kids alike!

Facilities

Facilities List:

1 Gatehouse (Months, days, hours, and pass availability subject to change)

On-Site Park Hosts/Maintenance Volunteers

27 Campsites (w/ hookups)

4 Primitive Tent-Only Sites (w/ water only)

1 Restroom Facility (w/ sinks, showers, and flush toilets)

2 Restroom Facilities (w/ sinks and flush toilets)

1 Vault Restroom Facility

1 Boat Ramp (Multi-lane)

1 Courtesy Dock

1 Playground

1 Swimbeach (Seasonal)

Facilities Description:

West Cliff Park boasts sunny campsites with excellent water access and convenient amenities, including flush toilets, day use areas with a playground, swimbeach, and a multi-lane boat ramp with a courtesy dock for easy loading. Let the kids enjoy the swim beach area and playground while you relax! This park is seasonal, and all but the main road and main boat ramp will close Oct 1 - March 1.

Natural Features

The campground is mostly open with a few trees providing shade at picnic areas and at some of the campsites. Westcliff is on a bluff overlooking the lake; while many of the campsites are directly on the shoreline, all campsites have a view of the lake.

The lake area is habitat for deer, wild turkey and water birds such as Great Blue herons, ducks, geese, many species of songbirds and even an occasional bald eagle. A man-made wetland on the opposite side of the lake was constructed to provide an additional 25 acres of wildlife habitat in the lake area.

Nearby Attractions

Belton Lake is located adjacent to the Fort Hood Army Base, which has several points of interest for the military buff.

The mural painted on the spillway wall of Belton Dam depicts the history of the Bell County area.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (254) 742-3050.

Charges & Cancellations

Changes and cancellations are subject to a $10.00 administrative fee. Refund requests are processed through recreation.gov website or app.

Location

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TEMPLES LAKE

Overview Temples Lake Park is a day-use facility with over 60 picnic sites and one reservable group area on the southern shore of Belton Lake. The lake provides some of the best fishing and boating in Central Texas and the park offers amenities for large groups of up to 80 people, such as flush toilets, showers, a playground, a swim beach and two two-lane boat ramps. Belton Lake was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the construction of Belton Dam in 1954. The 12,300-acre lake is located on the Leon River, just upstream of the confluence of the Leon River and the Little River. Recreation With 136 miles of shoreline, Belton Lake offers a wide variety of recreation activities, including camping, water recreation, picnicking, and nature trails. Temple's Lake Park is a destination for families, boaters, and anglers alike. Temple's Lake Park offers two multi-lane boat ramps (1 seasonal). Popular fish species include hybrid striped bass, largemouth bass, white bass, catfish and sunfish. Visitors can also make use of the many picnic table sites and cook up lunch on the available grills while their friends and family enjoy the park's swimming beach, volleyball and basketball courts, and playground. Reserve the Pavillon for a private event! White-tailed deer, hawks, great blue herons, ducks, geese, many species of songbirds and even an occasional bald eagle visit the lake area, yielding year-round opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts and kids alike! Facilities Facilities List: 1 Gatehouse (Months, days, hours, and pass availability subject to change) On-Site Park Hosts/Maintenance Volunteers 62 Covered Picnic Sites (w/ grill) 3 Restroom Facilities (w/ sinks and flush toilets) 1 Outdoor shower 1 Vault Restroom Facility 2 Boat Ramps (Multi-lane) (*1 Seasonal) 1 Courtesy Dock 1 Playground 1 Basketball Court 2 Volleyball Courts 1 Pavillion (Reservable on rec.gov) 1 Swimbeach (Seasonal) Facilities Description: Temple's Lake Park boasts excellent water access and convenient amenities, including flush toilets, drinking water, and outside shower. Launch your boat on either of the two multi-lane boat ramps, one with a courtest dock for easy loading. Let the kids enjoy the swim beach area and playground or volleyball and basketballl courts while you relax! This park is seasonal, and all but the main road and main boat ramp will close Oct 1 - March 1. Natural Features The facility is directly on the shores of Belton lake with mostly open sunny spaces, occasionally dotted with trees. Deer, turkey and other small game are commonly seen, and a man-made wetland on the opposite side of the lake was constructed to provide an additional 25 acres of wildlife habitat in the lake area. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (254) 742-3050. Nearby Attractions Belton Lake is located adjacent to the Fort Hood Army Base, which has several points of interest for the military buff. The mural painted on the spillway wall of Belton Dam depicts the history of the Bell County area. Charges & Cancellations Changes and cancellations are subject to a $10.00 administrative fee. Refund requests are processed through recreation.gov website or app.

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Overview Belton Lakeview Park has two reservable group day-use areas along the lower shore of Belton Lake, providing some of the best fishing and boating in Central Texas. The facility is perched on a bluff overlooking Belton Lake and Dam, a year-round scenic location for group picnics and large gatherings. The site offers many amenities, such as flush toilets, water and electric hookups, a playground and a two-lane boat ramp, ensuring your stay is both comfortable and enjoyable. Belton Lake was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the construction of Belton Dam in 1954. The 12,300-acre lake is located on the Leon River, just upstream of the confluence of the Leon River and the Little River. Recreation With 136 miles of shoreline, Belton Lake offers a wide variety of recreation activities. Belton Lakeview Park is most popular for families and anglers alike to quickly go from the city life to a heavily shaded park with a one multi-lane boat ramp, picnic areas with grills, a playground, and pavillion with volley ball court for events. Close proximity to Frank's Marina allows for a smooth ride out for a day of fun! The lake is a popular fishing spot for hybrid striped bass, largemouth bass, white bass, catfish and sunfish. Hawks, great blue herons, ducks, geese, many species of songbirds, and even an occasional bald eagle visit the lake area, yielding year-round opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts and kids alike! Facilities The Franks area holds 120 people, and Overlook can accommodate 150 people. They each provide a large pavilion, playground, restrooms and hookups. Overlook is next to Belton Dam and Franks is 1/4 mile west of the dam near the marina. There is no direct lake access from the group areas, but the boat ramp is nearby within the park. Natural Features The group use areas are along the forested shoreline of Belton Lake; there is plenty of shade provided by trees and picnic shelters. The sites are not directly on the water, but provide a view of the lake. The lake area is a habitat for deer, wild turkey and water birds such as Great Blue herons, ducks, geese, many species of songbirds and even an occasional bald eagle. Nearby Attractions Belton Lake is located adjacent to the Fort Hood Army Base, which has several points of interest for the military buff. The mural painted on the spillway wall of Belton Dam depicts the history of the Bell County area. Miller Springs Nature area, located on the North end of Belton Dam across from Live Oak Ridge park, offers great hiking opportunities. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (254) 742-3050. Charges & Cancellations Changes and cancellations are subject to a $10.00 administrative fee. Refund requests are processed through recreation.gov website or app.

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Overview Live Oak Ridge campground is located at Belton Lake close by the dam and the city of Belton. This year-round, family friendly campground accommodates both tents and RVs and has many amenities, such as a playground, water-bourne restrooms with sinks, flush toilets, and showers, and an activity center. Belton Lake was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the construction of Belton Dam in 1954. The 12,300-acre lake is located on the Leon River, just upstream of the confluence of the Leon River and the Little River. Belton Lake is a long, narrow and winding lake with many curves and coves, providing some of the best camping, fishing, and boating in Central Texas. Recreation With 136 miles of shoreline, Belton Lake offers a wide variety of recreation activities, including camping, water recreation, picnicking, and nature trails. Live Oak Ridge has one multi-lane boat ramp, a playground, and activity center. Hiking trails are conveniently located adjacent to the park at Miller Springs Nature Area. White-tailed deer, hawks, great blue herons, ducks, geese, many species of songbirds, bobwhite quail, Rio Grande turkey, and even an occasional bald eagle visit the lake area, yielding year-round opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts. Facilities Facilities List: 1 Gatehouse (Months, days, hours, and pass availability subject to change) On-Site Park Hosts/Maintenance Volunteers 48 Campsites (w/ hookups) 2 Restroom Facilities (w/ sinks, showers, flush toilets) 1 Boat Ramp (Multi-lane) 1 Courtesy Dock 1 Playground 1 Activity Center (Reservable on-site) Hiking Trails Close By (Miller Springs Nature Area) 1 Dump Station w/ Non-Potable Water Facilities Description: All 48 campsites have water and electric hookups, a covered picnic table, and a charcoal grill. Campsites range from heavily shaded to sun. Live Oak boasts a playground for the kids and a multi-lane boat ramp. Other park facilities include 2 restroom buildings around the park with sinks, showers, and flush toilets. An activity center is available for use on-site with a private bathroom and kitchen sink. The park is staffed with on-site volunteer campground hosts and maintenance hosts. Natural Features Live Oak Ridge lives up to its name, with many large oak trees, a pleasant atmosphere and plenty of shade. The campsites are flat and grassy, and several overlook the lake (others are only a short walk away). Springtime brings an abundance of wildflowers that blanket areas of the park. There is a man-made wetland on the lake between White Flint and Winkler Parks, providing an additional 25 acres of wildlife habitat to the lake area. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (254) 742-3050. Nearby Attractions Belton Lake is located adjacent to the Fort Hood Army Base, which has several points of interest for the military buff. The mural painted on the spillway wall of Belton Dam depicts the history of the Bell County area. Charges & Cancellations Changes and cancellations are subject to a $10.00 administrative fee. Refund requests are processed through recreation.gov website or app.

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