Temples Lake
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Belton · Texas · Belton Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Belton Lake |
| Location | Belton · Texas · Belton Lake · 31.13284, -97.49497 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 of 1 sites (up to 15 amp where reported) Water hookups at 1 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Day Use: Temple's Lake Park has Day Use areas ONLY. No camping is permitted. Parking is based on first-come, first-serve. Day Use hours are 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily *Day use fees apply* (No cash ). Visitors are required to physically arrive at the park to claim a parking space and pay the fee. Once on-site, follow the posted instructions to pay via QR code or from pay machine at the swim beach. For additional information, you can download and sign into the free Recreation.gov Mobile App on Android or iOS prior to your arrival to make sure you can access the site when you scan the QR code to pay your fee. Reservations: Reservations pavilions can be made on recreation.gov for Belton Lake . |
| Check-in / out | In 8:00 AM · Out 8:30 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 254-780-2461 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-06-27.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
From Interstate 35 in Temple, Texas take the Farm-to-Market Road 2305/Adams exit. Travel west on 2305 to the park.
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Trip Card — Temples Lake
Belton · Texas · Belton Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Belton · Texas · Belton Lake |
| Fees | Day Use: Temple's Lake Park has Day Use areas ONLY. No camping is permitted. Parking is based on first-come, first-serve. Day Use hours are 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily *Day use fees … |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232719 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.