Winkler Park
Winkler Park is a small, primitive campground on the northern shore of Belton Lake in Central Texas. This park does not have electricity, but does have water hookups at each site, paved back-in sites, and a central water bourne restroom with flush toilets, sinks, and showers. There are 14 sites available for RVs and tents and a day use area. Truly sink into nature in the peaceful park full of wildlife and beautiful sunset/sunrise views! This park is seasonal, and will close Nov 1st - February 28th. 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, no hookups | 14 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
14 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 002 | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 003 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 004 | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 005 | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Full | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 006 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Full | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 007 | Back-in | 60 | Paved | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 008 | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 009 | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 010 | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Yes / No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | 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 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 75 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Day Use: Winkler Park has a Day Use area. Parking is based on first-come, first-serve. Day Use hours are 6 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Parking at campsite areas is prohibited without a reservation. There are currently no fees for day use at Winkler Park. |
Facilities: On-Site Park Hosts/Maintenance Volunteers 14 Campsites (Water ONLY) 1 Water Bourme Restrooms Facility (Flush toilets, sinks, and showers) Day use area Faciilities Description: Winkler is a beautiful, rural and quaint campground with 14 primitive, sunny sites. Each site has water and a covered picnic table with a grill and fire ring. The park also provides water bourne restrooms with sinks, showers, and flush toilets.
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 53/36 west towards Gatesville (approximatey 10 miles). Just after Leon River Bridge, turn right on White Flint Park Road. Turn left on Winkler Park Road and follow it to the park entrance.
| Nearest town | Moody, Texas |
| Coordinates | 31.2511° N, 97.4731° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Changes and cancellations are subject to a $10.00 administrative fee.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 1.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 20.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Cabela's ↗ | 25.5 mi |
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Explore
Video
Insta 360 Campground VR Tour Video Of Winkler Park Belton Lake
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.
- 1.4 miWhite Flint Park Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 3.3 miOwl Creek Park Day Use ↗Day use
- 6.2 miCedar Ridge Park Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 9.8 miWestcliff Park - Day Use ↗Day use
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Ralph Wilson Sr., and Sunny, HouseBuilding · Temple · 12.5 mi
- Silas and Ellen Baggett HouseBuilding · Belton · 12.7 mi
- Cornelison HouseBuilding · Belton · 12.7 mi
Natural features
The campground is fairly isolated on the lake and tucked into the mouth of the Leon River. All sites are lakefront and provide a view of the water/lake. Though the campsites themselves are not shaded, the perimeter of the facility and parts of the shoreline are forested. 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.
Recreation
With 136 miles of shoreline, Belton Lake offers a wide variety of recreation activities. Winkler Park is most popular for it's close proximity to the shoreline for campers and fishermen alike and getting back to rustic style camping. The lake is also a popular fishing spot for hybrid striped bass, largemouth bass, white bass, catfish and sunfish. Winkler Park is nestled against the White Flint Wildlife Management Area, which boasts great opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing and hunting. A short way down the road, campers can visit White Flint Park, which has a day use area that provides a multi-lane boat ramp and courtesy dock. 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 Winkler Park?
Sites at Winkler Park 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 Winkler Park?
Nothing. Winkler Park is listed as free. Day Use: Winkler Park has a Day Use area.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Winkler Park?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Winkler Park have?
14 sites, including 14 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Winkler Park?
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Winkler Park have hookups?
Yes, water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Winkler Park?
Facilities: On-Site Park Hosts/Maintenance Volunteers 14 Campsites (Water ONLY) 1 Water Bourme Restrooms Facility (Flush toilets, sinks, and showers) Day use area Faciilities Description: Winkler is a beautiful, rural and quaint campground with 14 primitive, sunny sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Winkler Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Winkler Park. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Winkler Park?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Winkler Park?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Winkler Park?
With 136 miles of shoreline, Belton Lake offers a wide variety of recreation activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Winkler Park?
Moody, 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