Cedar Ridge (Tx)
Belton Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Temple, TX, TX
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$200 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (893 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cedar-ridge-tx to be notified when sites open up.
Cedar Ridge offers year-round camping on the scenic Northern side of Belton Lake with amenities including showers, flush toilets, fishing, and a boat launch. The family-friendly park accommodates both tent and RV campers with screened shelter options available.
Wildlife alert: Golden-cheeked Warbler, Texas Coralsnake, Crested Caracara, and Texas Spiny Lizard are present in the area. American Beaver also documented nearby.
Insider tips for Cedar Ridge (Tx): Book early as this is a popular federal campground. Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites lack water and sewer. Concession marina on-site offers fuel and convenience items plus seasonal restaurant.
Skip Cedar Ridge (Tx) if: You need full hookups—most sites have no water or sewer connections.. You require guaranteed hookup availability—only select sites have electric..
Best time to visit Cedar Ridge (Tx): Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Temples Lake (Belton, TX), Live Oak Ridge (Belton, TX), White Flint Park (Moody, TX), Belton Lakeview Park (Belton, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cedar Ridge (Tx)
Cell signal at Cedar Ridge (Tx) (Temple, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground.
Electric hookups available on select sites only; most sites lack water and sewer.
Concession marina on-site offers fuel and convenience items plus seasonal restaurant.
Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Belton Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Belton Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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