Cedar Ridge
Cedar Ridge Park campground is located on the Northern side of Belton Lake. This year-round campground accommodates both tents and RVs and has several sites with screened shelters for those who do not have camping equipment. This family friendly park provides many amenities, including water-bourne restrooms with sinks, flush toilets, and showers, group picnic areas, and a concession marina within the park offers fuel and basic convenience store items, as well as a seasonal restaurant. Belton Lake was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the construction of Belton Dam in 1954.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 62 |
| overnight shelter electric | 8 |
| tent only electric | 4 |
| group shelter electric | 2 |
| group standard area electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 89 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
77 sites in 9 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVE | COVE | Group Shelter Electric | Paved | Full | 15 amp | Yes / No | 80 / 40 | No | Yes | Yes | |||
| 55 | FIFT | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 56 | FIFT | Electric | Back-in | 59 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 57 | FIFT | Electric | Back-in | 67 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 58 | FIFT | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 59 | FIFT | Electric | Back-in | 61 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 60 | FIFT | Electric | Back-in | 57 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 61 | FIFT | Electric | Back-in | 61 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 62 | FIFT | Electric | Back-in | 49 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 63 | FIFT | Electric | Back-in | 78 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 8:00 AM, checkout 9:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 89 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Day Use: Cedar Ridge Park has Day Use areas. Parking is based on first-come, first-serve. Day Use hours are 6 a.m. to 10:0 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. |
| Accessibility | Site COVE is listed accessible |
Campsites range from heavily shaded to sun. The campground has two sections: On the east side, campers will find a 2-lane boat ramp with a courtesy dock, designated swim beach, playground, and basketball court. This side of the park closes seasonally from Nov 1 to Mar 1.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Interstate 35 in Temple, Texas take State Highway 36 west towards Gatesville. Turn left on Cedar Ridge Park Road and continue into the park and campground area.
| Nearest town | Temple, Texas |
| Coordinates | 31.1696° N, 97.4436° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Changes and cancellations are subject to a $10.00 administrative fee.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 23.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Cabela's ↗ | 28.5 mi |
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Worth a stop
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.
- 0.3 miCedar Ridge Park Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 4.5 miWhite Flint Park Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 5 miBelton Lakeview Day Use ↗Day use
- 5 miOwl Creek Park Day Use ↗Day use
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Natural features
The campground is partially forested with a mix of sun and shade. It lies on the shores of Belton Lake and Cedar Creek, with its scenic white limestone bluffs. Some of the campsites are directly on the shore, while others are a short walk away. The springtime brings an abundance of wildflowers that blanket areas of the park. Deer, turkey and other small game are commonly seen, and a man-made wetland on the opposite side of the lake provides an additional 25 acres of wildlife habitat in the area.
Recreation
With 136 miles of shoreline, Belton Lake offers a wide variety of recreation activities, and there is no shortage of family activities at Cedar Ridge. The park has two, multi-lane boat ramps with courtesy loading docks, a designated family swimming beach, a playground, basketball court, volley ball courts, and a hiking trail. 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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cedar Ridge?
Sites at Cedar Ridge are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Cedar Ridge?
Day Use: Cedar Ridge Park has Day Use areas. Parking is based on first-come, first-serve. Day Use hours are 6 a.m.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cedar Ridge?
Check-in 8:00 AM, checkout 9:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Cedar Ridge have?
79 sites, including 62 standard sites with power, 8 overnight shelter electric, 4 tent only electric, and 2 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Cedar Ridge?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Cedar Ridge have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Cedar Ridge?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cedar Ridge. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Cedar Ridge?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Cedar Ridge?
Site COVE is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Cedar Ridge?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Cedar Ridge?
With 136 miles of shoreline, Belton Lake offers a wide variety of recreation activities, and there is no shortage of family activities at Cedar Ridge. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Cedar Ridge?
Temple, Texas. Belton Lake is located adjacent to the Fort Hood Army Base, which has several points of interest for the military buff.
Source: Getting there