CountiesBell County
TexasReservoirBell County
Belton Lake
Belton Lake is a 12,177-acre reservoir on the Leon River in Texas. The lake is in Bell County. USACE Fort Worth District manages it. The latest reading is 592.97 ft, 1.0 ft below the 594.0 ft full pool.
Water level today: 592.97 ft (97% full) · see the full record
Coordinates31.1086, -97.4725
Surface area12,177 acres
Max depth124 ft
Full pool594.0 ft
Capacity432,631 acre-ft
RiverLeon River
Managed byUSACE Fort Worth District
Swimming beaches on Belton Lake
No named swimming beach is mapped yet for this lake. Access is through agency day-use areas and boat ramps listed below. We add beach pages only when we can confirm a name, coordinates and an operating agency.
Belton Lake on the map
Lake center, swimming spots and access points.
Weather and water temperature
Air temperature and wind from Open-Meteo. Water temperature only when the lake has a public sensor.
Weather data by Open-Meteo
Water level today
Readings come from station 08102000 (Belton Lk nr Belton, TX). Full pool is 594.0 ft. The last value stored here, 592.97 ft, is from 2026-09-09. Over the record shown on the level page the gauge has moved between 592.75 ft and 596.50 ft (low on 2026-04-01, high on 2026-06-08). The Corps of Engineers puts the top of the flood pool at 631.0 ft. That put the reservoir at 97% of its conservation capacity. Conservation capacity is 432,631 acre-feet. The top of the dam sits at 662.0 ft. Check the reading the morning you go if your plan depends on a specific ramp.
592.97 ft -0.29 ft in 7 days
What to know before you go to Belton Lake
The center of the lake is at 31.1086, -97.4725. The Leon River carries the outflow. The surface sits around 594 feet above sea level. It reaches roughly 124 feet at its deepest.
Public access at Belton Lake covers 14 public recreation areas and 1 boat ramp. Recreation areas nearby include Miller Springs Nature Area, Miller Springs Park and Belton Lakeview. Launch points include Centex Sportsman Club Ramp.. Parking is the usual limit on busy summer weekends.
Swimming season in Texas runs through the warm months, and day-use areas set their own opening dates. Algae blooms are seasonal and local: look for posted signs at the ramp or park entrance. Water temperature is not measured at this lake by any public agency we read.
Nearby water includes Stillhouse Hollow Lake (Texas, 9 mi), Granger Lake (Texas, 29 mi) and Lake Georgetown (Texas, 34 mi). In all, 118 lakes in Texas are covered here.
Readings come from station 08102000 (Belton Lk nr Belton, TX). Full pool is 594.0 ft. The last value stored here, 592.97 ft, is from 2026-09-09. Over the record shown on the level page the gauge has moved between 592.75 ft and 596.50 ft (low on 2026-04-01, high on 2026-06-08). The Corps of Engineers puts the top of the flood pool at 631.0 ft. That put the reservoir at 97% of its conservation capacity. Conservation capacity is 432,631 acre-feet. The top of the dam sits at 662.0 ft. Check the reading the morning you go if your plan depends on a specific ramp.
Recreation areas on Belton Lake
14 public recreation areas mapped around the lake by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Facilities vary by area; check the managing office for opening dates and fees.
Miller Springs Nature Area Miller Springs Park Belton Lakeview Live Oak Ridge Arrowhead Point Temple Park Westcliff Camp Kachina Bell County Sportsmans Club Rogers Sparta Valley Lakeaire Subdivision Boatramp Cedar Ridge Fort Hood Recreation Area
Source: USACE Recreation Areas
Boat ramps and access points
Public launch points recorded around the lake. Low water can close shallow ramps, so check the level before hauling a trailer.
| Name | Operated by | Distance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centex Sportsman Club Ramp | Local Government Agency | 2.3 mi | source |
Ramp data: USACE Recreation Areas
Questions about Belton Lake
Is there a beach at Belton Lake?
No named swimming beach appears in the federal and state datasets this guide reads. Check the operating agency for day-use areas on the ground.
How big is Belton Lake?
About 12,177 acres. Maximum depth is around 124 feet.
What other lakes are near Belton Lake?
The closest in this guide is Stillhouse Hollow Lake, about 9 miles away in Texas.
Lakes near Belton Lake
Other lakes in this guide, ordered by distance.
Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Stillhouse Hollow Lake covers about 6,331 acres of the Lampasas River in Texas. You will find it in Bell County. USACE Fort Worth…
98% fullReservoir
Granger Lake
Granger Lake is a reservoir of some 4,064 acres on the San Gabriel River, in Texas. Its shoreline falls inside Williamson County.…
100% fullReservoir
Lake Georgetown
Fed by the North Fork San Gabriel River, Lake Georgetown holds roughly 1,162 acres of water in Texas. You will find it in…
82% fullReservoir
Lake Waco
Lake Waco is a reservoir of some 7,985 acres on the Bosque River, in Texas. It lies in McLennan County. Management is in the…
89% fullReservoir
Lake Whitney
Fed by the Brazos River, Lake Whitney holds roughly 21,706 acres of water in Texas. You will find it in Hill County. Management…
93% fullReservoir
Lake Travis
Lake Travis is the Colorado River reservoir west of Austin, held back by Mandalay Dam and managed by the Lower Colorado River…
94% fullReservoir
Explore around Texas
All lakes in Texas Swimming spots in Texas Lakes near Belton Lakes near Temple
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from one of these public sources.