Belton Lakeview Park
Campground · Texas · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Belton Recreation Area (REC) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- up to 150
- People per site
- 613 ft
- Elevation
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.
The facts
- 2 bookable sites
- 2 sites for day use only
- Up to 150 people per site
- Loops: BELTON LAKEVIEW PARK
Site types
- 2 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Sewer hookups — not available
- Campfires allowed — not available
Not recorded upstream: fire pits, grills.
2 campsites at Belton Lakeview Park
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKS | BELTON LAKEVIEW PARK | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | Walk In | — | 120 | 🐾 |
| OVERL | BELTON LAKEVIEW PARK | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | Walk In | — | 150 | 🐾 |
Getting there
31.10444, -97.48472 · 31°6'16.0"N 97°29'5.0"W
Typical weather
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.6 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Day Use: Belton Lakeview Park (to include Belton Lake Scenic Overlook - NEW for 2025!) has Day Use areas 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 are boat ramp day use fees for Belton Lakeview Park. These can be paid for on recreation.gov or by QR codes found at the boat ramp parking areas. Reservations: Reservations for pavilions can be made on recreation.gov for Belton Lake.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Belton Lakeview Park
- Can you reserve a site at Belton Lakeview Park?
- Yes, Belton Lakeview Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Belton Lakeview Park have?
- 2 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Belton Lakeview Park?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Belton Lakeview Park.
- Does Belton Lakeview Park have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Belton Lakeview Park?
- Campfires are not allowed at Belton Lakeview Park.
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Contact
- Phone 254-939-2461
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-26.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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