Temples Lake
TEMPLES LAKE
Part of Belton 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.
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.
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!
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.Important Notices
Gatehouse: Gatehouse attendant available Friday-Sunday beginning March 1st through October 31st. Limited quantities of America The Beautiful Military Annual and Liftetime Passes will be available at Temple's Lake Park.
NO CASH/CHECK PAYMENTS ACCEPTED, Credit Card Only.
Day Use: Temple's Lake Park has Day Use areas ONLY and Day Use fees apply ($5/vehicle). Parking is based on first-come, first-serve. Temple's Lake Park main gates open at 5 a.m. for access to the North (Main) boat ramp, while Day Use areas (lower parking lots) open at 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. 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.
DAY USE FEES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED; please display USACE or America the Beautiful Passes or kiosk payment slips in your windshield or ensure QR payments have the correct license plate. Failure to properly display passes or pay via QR may result in a citation.
Camping: No camping or overnight stay is permitted.
Park Specifics: Temple's Lake Park is open year-round with partial closures from October 1 to March 1 (South boat ramp and beach parking areas are closed, but the entrance road and north ramp remain open for boat launch. Pavillion will also be available for reservations).
Parking on grass or roadways is prohibited.
Glass containers are not allowed in Temple's Lake Park.
Due to the area's popularity, the park may temporarily close early each day due to overcrowding. Visitors to the pavilion are encouraged to arrive early to avoid park closures that would prevent their entry until the closure is lifted.
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.
Golf Carts: By permit only; please call the Belton Lake Office for more information Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm at 254-742-3050 (except Federal Holidays).
Off-Road/Motorized Vehicles (UTVs/ATVs/OHVs/Motorized Bikes): Off-road vehicles are not permitted in Corps parks unless they are registered, insured, and highway legal. If applicable, they are restricted to paved roadways only and follow all vehicle regulations while operated in the parks.
Events/Pavilions: Pavilions require a reservation prior to use. Reservations can be made for Belton Lake at Rec.gov or call l 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.
Please do not occupy pavilion prior to 8 a.m. to allow for cleaning services.
Dumping: Dumping of household trash (to include vehicle/boat/trailer parts) on USACE properties/parks is prohibited, including park dumpsters. Violations of the aforementioned rules may result in a citation.
Rules & Regulations: Title 36 CFR (EP 1165-2-316) governs the public use of water resources development projects administered by the Chief of Engineers. Visitors to any Corps project are bound by these Title 36 regulations, which are enforced by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Visit the Title 36 section of this website for a copy of the rules and regulations or visit the local lake office.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. Cutting of trees for firewood on USACE property is prohibited.
For More Information: For more information, call the Belton Lake Office at 254-742-3050 Mon-Fri (8 a.m-4:30 p.m.) or visit the Belton Lake Website .
ALWAYS WEAR A LIFE-JACKET!
Available Activities
- SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Boating
Directions
From Interstate 35 in Temple, Texas take the Farm-to-Market Road 2305/Adams exit. Travel west on 2305 to the park.
Cancellation Policy
<p>Changes and cancellations are subject to a $10.00 administrative fee. Refund requests are processed through recreation.gov website or app.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 254-780-2461
14190 FM 2305Belton, TX 76513
