Temples Lake

Belton Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: Belton, TX, TX

Price: From $70 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (6 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Temples Lake Park is a day-use facility with over 60 picnic sites and one reservable group area on the southern shore of Belton Lake. The lake provides some of the best fishing and boating in Central Texas and the park offers amenities for large groups of up to 80 people, such as flush toilets, showers, a playground, a swim beach and two two-lane boat ramps. 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, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Temples Lake offers excellent fishing and boating on a 12,300-acre lake in Central Texas with shallow water ideal for families. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful setting, clean facilities, and perfect summer recreation spot.

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

Insider tips for Temples Lake: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Only 1 tent site available; confirm availability before traveling Parking fee is approximately $5 according to camper reports

Skip Temples Lake if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at sites. You require overnight camping — officially a day-use facility with one reservable group area.

Best time to visit Temples Lake: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, but Google reviews specifically highlight summer as ideal.

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