Live Oak Ridge

Belton Lake — lakeside, hiking

Location: Belton, TX, TX

Price: From $24 per night

Price range: $24–$30 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (858 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Live Oak Ridge campground is located at Belton Lake close by the dam and the city of Belton. This year-round, family friendly campground accommodates both tents and RVs and has many amenities, such as a playground, water-bourne restrooms with sinks, flush toilets, and showers, and an activity center. Belton Lake was created by the U.S.

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, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/live-oak-ridge to be notified when sites open up.

Live Oak Ridge is a well-maintained, family-friendly campground on Belton Lake with spotless facilities, large comfortable sites, and excellent amenities including flush toilets, showers, and a boat launch. Campers consistently praise its cleanliness and peaceful lakeside setting.

Wildlife alert: Texas Coralsnake (venomous), Golden-cheeked Warbler, Eastern Screech-Owl, American Beaver, Texas Spiny Lizard, and Green Anole present in the area.

Insider tips for Live Oak Ridge: Book well in advance for federal campground availability Request sites 19 or other spots with electric hookups if you need power; most sites lack water/sewer hookups Large sites with shade available; picnic tables have shade covers

Skip Live Oak Ridge if: You require water and sewer hookups at your site; only electric hookups available on select sites. You need guaranteed year-round operations; seasonal operations occur.

Best time to visit Live Oak Ridge: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, but book early as a federal campground with high demand..

Nearby campgrounds: Belton Lakeview Park (Belton, TX), Temples Lake (Belton, TX), Westcliff (Belton, TX), Cedar Ridge (Tx) (Temple, TX).

Cell Phone Coverage at Live Oak Ridge

Cell signal at Live Oak Ridge (Belton, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

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.

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Belton, TX, TX★ 4.7 (858 reviews)From $24/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Live Oak Ridge campground is located at Belton Lake close by the dam and the city of Belton. This year-round, family friendly campground accommodates both tents and RVs and has many amenities, such as a playground, water-bourne restrooms with sinks, flush toilets, and showers, and an activity center. Belton Lake was created by the U.S.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV90 ft
Hookups48 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowersCamp Host
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsDump StationBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require water and sewer hookups at your site; only electric hookups available on select sites✕ You need guaranteed year-round operations; seasonal operations occur

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book well in advance for federal campground availability

Request sites 19 or other spots with electric hookups if you need power; most sites lack water/sewer hookups

Large sites with shade available; picnic tables have shade covers

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round, but book early as a federal campground with high demand.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G + 5G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Texas Coralsnake (venomous), Golden-cheeked Warbler, Eastern Screech-Owl, American Beaver, Texas Spiny Lizard, and Green Anole present in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Interstate 35, take Farm-to-Market Road 2305 (West Adams Ave.) west. Drive for nine miles and turn left on Farm-to-Market Road 2271 (Morgan's Point Road). Go two miles to the park entrance. The campground is adjacent to the Belton Dam and spillway.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Live Oak Ridge cost per night?+
Live Oak Ridge costs $24–$30 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Live Oak Ridge open?+
Live Oak Ridge is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Live Oak Ridge have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Live Oak Ridge?+
Live Oak Ridge can accommodate RVs up to 90 feet.
How do I make reservations at Live Oak Ridge?+
Live Oak Ridge is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Live Oak Ridge?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Live Oak Ridge is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Live Oak Ridge open, and what are check-in times?+
Live Oak Ridge is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Print Facility MapTitle 36 Rules and RegulationsUSACE Belton Lake Website
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$24 /night★ 4.7 (858)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Belton Lakeview Park

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From $20/night

Cedar Ridge (Tx)

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From $20/night

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