White Flint Park

Campground · Texas · 23 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Belton Recreation Area (REC) · Open Access

23
Bookable sites
60 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
621 ft
Elevation
White Flint Park General Grounds
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

Overview

White Flint Park is located at Belton Lake, which provides some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Central Texas. This year-round campground has 12 sites with screened overnight shelters and 13 RV sites, all with water and electric hookups.

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. White Flint Park is most popular for it's quiet, lake-side screen shelters. The Park offers a day use area complete with one multi-lane boat ramp. 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

13 Campsites (w/ hookups)

12 Screen Shelters (w/ electric & water)

1 Restroom Facility w/ showers and sinks (Water-bourne)

Day Use Area (Day use fee applies*)

1 Boat Ramp (Multi-lane)

1 Courtesy Dock

1 RV Dump Station (w/ Non-Potable Water)

Facilities Description:

All campsites (RV) and Screen Shelters have water and electric, a covered picnic table, a charcoal grill, and fire ring. A water-bourne (Showers, sinks, flush toilets) are centrally located to the campground. Campsites range from heavily shaded to sun. White Flint Park is located next to the White Flint Wildlife Management Area, which boasts plenty of hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. In the day use area, campers will find a 1-lane boat ramp with a courtesy dock and a vault restroom facility. The park offers 1 RV dump station (W/ Non-Potable water). Day use fees are now payable via QR codes found in the parking areas by the boat ramp. 

The park is staffed with on-site volunteer campground hosts and maintenance hosts. 

* Day use fees are paid via QR code on the rec.gov app. Download the Mobile App .  

Natural Features

All of the campsites are along the shoreline of Belton Lake. The campground is partially forested, providing a mixture of sun and shade.

There is a man-made wetland on the lake between White Flint and Winkler Parks, providing 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.

The facts

  • 23 bookable sites
  • 25 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 60 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: LOO1

Site types

  • 12 Overnight Shelter Electric
  • 11 Standard Electric
  • 2 Management

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

25 campsites at White Flint Park

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceWaterMax rigPeople
001LOO1Standard ElectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
002LOO1Standard ElectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
003LOO1ManagementBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
004LOO1Standard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
005LOO1Standard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
006LOO1Standard ElectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
007LOO1Standard ElectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
008LOO1Standard ElectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
009LOO1ManagementBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
010LOO1Standard ElectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
011LOO1Standard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
012LOO1Standard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
013LOO1Standard ElectricBack InPaved—30 ft8 🐾
SS01LOO1Overnight Shelter Electric—PavedLakefront—8 🐾
SS02LOO1Overnight Shelter Electric—PavedLakefront—8 🐾
SS03LOO1Overnight Shelter Electric—PavedLakefront—8 🐾
SS04LOO1Overnight Shelter Electric—PavedLakefront—8 🐾
SS05LOO1Overnight Shelter Electric—PavedLakefront—8 🐾
SS06LOO1Overnight Shelter Electric—PavedLakefront—8 🐾
SS07LOO1Overnight Shelter Electric—PavedLakefront—8 🐾
SS08LOO1Overnight Shelter Electric—PavedLakefront—8 🐾
SS09LOO1Overnight Shelter Electric—PavedLakefront—8 🐾
SS10LOO1Overnight Shelter Electric—PavedLakefront—8 🐾
SS11LOO1Overnight Shelter Electric—PavedLakefront—8 🐾
SS12LOO1Overnight Shelter Electric—PavedLakefront—8 🐾

Getting there

From Interstate 35 in Temple, Texas take State Highway 36 west towards Gatesville. Just after crossing the Leon River bridge, turn right on White Flint Park Road and follow it to the park and campground entrance.

31.23111, -97.47222 · 31°13'52.0"N 97°28'20.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.42.73.33.24.43.92.42.43.04.02.82.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.2 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: White Flint Park has Day Use areas. Parking is based on first-come, first-serve. Day Use hours are 6 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. 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 for campsites and shelters 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 White Flint Park

Can you reserve a site at White Flint Park?
Yes, White Flint Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does White Flint Park have?
25 sites in total, of which 23 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at White Flint Park?
60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at White Flint Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at White Flint Park.
Does White Flint Park have hookups?
Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at White Flint Park?
Campfires are allowed at White Flint Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near White Flint Park

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-26.

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