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Belton Lakeview Park

Belton Lake

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What to know before booking

The 12,300-acre lake is located on the Leon River, just upstream of the confluence of the Leon River and the Little River. The Franks area holds 120 people, and Overlook can accommodate 150 people. The group use areas are along the forested shoreline of Belton Lake; there is plenty of shade provided by trees and picnic shelters.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

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.

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!

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.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

2 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site OVERL

BELTON LAKEVIEW PARK

GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

150

people

Yes

shade

Site FRANKS

BELTON LAKEVIEW PARK

GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

120

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

Day Use: Belton Lakeview Park is day use only. No over-night camping is permitted. Parking is based on first-come, first-serve. Parking on grass or roadways is prohibited. Day Use hours are 8 a.m. to Sunset daily. There is a boat ramp day use fee for Belton Lakeview Park. These can be paid for on recreation.gov or by QR codes found at the boat ramp parking areas.
Park Specifics: Belton Lakeview Park Day Use Area is open seasonally, with closure from Oct 1 to March 1.
Swimming Pools/Inflatables/Bounce Houses/Etc.: Please be advised, the use of water slides or inflatable structures such as inflatable slides, bounce houses, or moon bounces and not permitted without a lake activity permit. Lake activity permits can be requested through the Belton Lake Office Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm at 254-742-3050 (Except Federal Holidays). Swimming pools are not permitted in the park, with the exception of kiddie pools. Kiddie pools may not exceed a water depth of 5 inches, height of 7 inches, width of 48 inches and length of 48 inches. Pools must be moved to a new location each day to prevent damage to the ground surface. Pools may not allow constant flow of water onto ground.
Events/Pavilions: Pavilions (Frank's/Overlook) require a reservation prior to use. Reservations can be made for Belton Lake at Rec.gov or call 877-444-6777. For reservation of Pavilions on weekdays, please call the Belton Lake Office Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm at 254-742-3050 (except Federal Holidays). Fishing tournaments, vendors and sale of food/products, or large events/parties, especially those with inflatables or special equipment, require an approved Lake Activity Permit from the Belton Lake Office. Lake activity permits can be requested through the Belton Lake Office Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm at 254-742-3050.

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