Live Oak Ridge

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

48Sites

90 ftMax rig

The place

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. Army Corps of Engineers with the construction of Belton Dam in 1954. The 12,300-acre lake is located on the Leon River, just upstream of the confluence of the Leon River and the Little River. Keep reading

Belton Lake is a long, narrow and winding lake with many curves and coves, providing some of the best camping, fishing, and boating in Central Texas. Recreation With 136 miles of shoreline, Belton Lake offers a wide variety of recreation activities, including camping, water recreation, picnicking, and nature trails. Live Oak Ridge has one multi-lane boat ramp, a playground, and activity center. Hiking trails are conveniently located adjacent to the park at Miller Springs Nature Area. 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. Facilities Facilities List: 1 Gatehouse (Months, days, hours, and pass availability subject to change) On-Site Park Hosts/Maintenance Volunteers 48 Campsites (w/ hookups) 2 Restroom Facilities (w/ sinks, showers, flush toilets) 1 Boat Ramp (Multi-lane) 1 Courtesy Dock 1 Playground 1 Activity Center (Reservable on-site) Hiking Trails Close By (Miller Springs Nature Area) 1 Dump Station w/ Non-Potable Water Facilities Description: All 48 campsites have water and electric hookups, a covered picnic table, and a charcoal grill. Campsites range from heavily shaded to sun. Live Oak boasts a playground for the kids and a multi-lane boat ramp. Other park facilities include 2 restroom buildings around the park with sinks, showers, and flush toilets. An activity center is available for use on-site with a private bathroom and kitchen sink. The park is staffed with on-site volunteer campground hosts and maintenance hosts. Natural Features Live Oak Ridge lives up to its name, with many large oak trees, a pleasant atmosphere and plenty of shade. The campsites are flat and grassy, and several overlook the lake (others are only a short walk away). Springtime brings an abundance of wildflowers that blanket areas of the park. There is a man-made wetland on the lake between White Flint and Winkler Parks, providing an additional 25 acres of wildlife habitat to the lake area. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (254) 742-3050. Nearby Attractions 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. Charges & Cancellations Changes and cancellations are subject to a $10.00 administrative fee. Refund requests are processed through recreation.gov website or app.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 48

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
FIRS	01	standard electric	71 ft	50
FIRS	02	standard electric	87 ft	50
FIRS	03	standard electric	70 ft	50
FIRS	04	standard electric	90 ft	50
FIRS	05	standard electric	65 ft	50
FIRS	06	standard electric	70 ft	50
FIRS	07	standard electric	54 ft	50
FIRS	08	standard electric	84 ft	50
FIRS	09	standard electric	76 ft	50
FIRS	10	standard electric	75 ft	50
FIRS	11	standard electric	48 ft	50
FIRS	12	standard electric	61 ft	50
FIRS	13	standard electric	50 ft	50
FIRS	14	standard electric	74 ft	50
FIRS	15	standard electric	52 ft	50
FIRS	16	standard electric	72 ft	50
FIRS	17	standard electric	51 ft	50
FIRS	18	standard electric	83 ft	50
FIRS	19	standard electric	57 ft	50
FIRS	20	standard electric	63 ft	50
FIRS	21	standard electric	77 ft	50
FIRS	22	standard electric	62 ft	50
FIRS	33	standard electric	71 ft	50
FIRS	34	standard electric	62 ft	50
FOUR	39	standard electric	63 ft	30
FOUR	40	standard electric	57 ft	30
FOUR	41	standard electric	65 ft	30
FOUR	42	standard electric	58 ft	30
FOUR	43	standard electric	62 ft	30
FOUR	44	standard electric	56 ft	30
FOUR	45	standard electric	69 ft	30
FOUR	46	standard electric	59 ft	30
FOUR	47	standard electric	66 ft	30
FOUR	48	standard electric	60 ft	30
SECO	23	standard electric	67 ft	30
SECO	24	standard electric	28 ft	30
SECO	25	standard electric	62 ft	30
SECO	26	standard electric	58 ft	30
SECO	27	standard electric	60 ft	30
SECO	28	standard electric	73 ft	30
SECO	29	standard electric	61 ft	30
SECO	30	standard electric	71 ft	30
SECO	31	management	71 ft	50
SECO	32	standard electric	59 ft	30
THIR	35	standard electric	68 ft	50
THIR	36	standard electric	54 ft	50
THIR	37	standard electric	68 ft	50
THIR	38	standard electric	71 ft	50

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

Day Use: Live Oak Ridge Park does NOT have Day Use areas. Reservations: Reservations for campsites, group camping, and pavilions can be made on recreation.gov for Belton Lake .

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

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