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Belton-Lake
is located in central Texas on the Leon River in the Brazos River Basin. It's about five miles northwest of the town of Belton. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir, Belton Lake extends into both Bell and Coryell Counties. It was originally built to provide flood control and drinking water for the town of Belton in 1954. Today, it's also a popular recreational lake. Activities include fishing, boating, camping, swimming, picnicking, and hiking. The lake is stocked with largemouth bass, white bass, smallmouth bass, hybrid striped bass, catfish and sunfish. Fishing tournaments are held at Belton Lake throughout the year. Bank fishing is allowed around the lake, except in restricted areas and on the swimming beaches. There are also several parks located around Belton Lake that are maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Temple's Lake Park has a swimming beach, restrooms with showers, a playground, basketball and volleyball courts and 60 picnic sites. Westcliff Park also has a swimming beach and playground and 11 picnic sites. Both modern and primitive camping is available at Belton Lake and hiking is available at Miller Springs Nature Area. It's located on FM 2271 just below the Belton Lake Dam, across from Live Oak Ridge Park. It' a day-use park, open to the public from 8:00am to sunset.
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Belton Lake Vacation Rentals
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Belton Lake Hotels and Resorts
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| Ramada Limited | 1102 E 2nd St | Belton, TX | 6.1 mi. | (254) 939-3745 | | Budget Host Inn | 1520 S I-35 | Belton, TX | 6.5 mi. | (254) 939-0744 | | Hiton Garden Inn Temple | 1749 Scott Blvd | Temple, TX | 9.0 mi. | (254) 773-0200 | | Days Inn | 1104 N General Bruce Dr | Temple, TX | 9.1 mi. | (254) 774-9223 | | Econo Lodge Temple | 1001 N General Bruce Dr | Temple, TX | 9.1 mi. | (254) 771-1688 | | Motel 6 #0257 Temple | 1100 N General Bruce Dr | Temple, TX | 9.1 mi. | (254) 778-0272 | | Best Western Inn At Scott & White | 2625 S 31ST St | Temple, TX | 9.2 mi. | (254) 778-5511 | | Comfort Suites | 1415 North General Bruce Dr | Temple, TX | 9.2 mi. | (254) 770-0300 | | Stratford House Inn | 1602 N General Bruce Dr | Temple, TX | 9.2 mi. | (254) 771-1495 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1610 W Nugent | Temple, TX | 9.3 mi. | (254) 770-1100 | | La Quinta Inn #582 Temple | 1604 W Barton Ave | Temple, TX | 9.7 mi. | (254) 771-2980 | | Temple Fairfield Inn | 1402 SW HK Dodgen Loop | Temple, TX | 10.1 mi. | (254) 771-3030 | | Temple Hampton Inn | 1414 SW HK Dodgen Loop | Temple, TX | 10.1 mi. | (254) 778-6700 | | Temple Hampton Inn | 1414 SWHK Dodgen Lp | Temple, TX | 10.1 mi. | (254) 778-6700 | | Hallmark Motor Inn | 4500 E Central Texas Expy | Killeen, TX | 11.7 mi. | (800) 345-9679 | | Holiday Inn Express Salado | 1991 N Stagecoach Rd | Salado, TX | 11.8 mi. | (254) 947-4004 | | Stagecoach Inn | 401 S Stagecoach Rd | Salado, TX | 12.2 mi. | (254) 947-5111 | | Super 8 Motel Of Salado | 290 N Robertson Rd | Salado, TX | 12.5 mi. | (254) 947-5000 | | Comfort Suites | 2709 Cunningham Rd | Killeen, TX | 12.7 mi. | (254) 634-5560 | | Best Western Killeen | 2709 E Business Hwy 190 | Killeen, TX | 13.0 mi. | (254) 526-6651 | | Econo Lodge Killeen | 606 E Central Texas Exprwy | Killeen, TX | 13.0 mi. | (254) 634-6868 | | Fairfield Inn & Suites | 200 E Centex Expy | Killeen, TX | 13.0 mi. | (254) 634-1142 | | Friendship Inn Killeen | 601 W Hwy 190 | Killeen, TX | 13.0 mi. | (254) 526-2232 | | Holiday Terrace Motor Hotel | 1708 E Veterans Mem Blvd | Killeen, TX | 13.0 mi. | (254) 690-4141 | | Howard Johnson Inn | 803 E Central Texas Expwy | Killeen, TX | 13.0 mi. | (254) 526-4343 | | Plaza Hotel Killeen | 1721 Central Texas Expwy | Killeen, TX | 13.0 mi. | (254) 634-1555 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 404 South Ft Hood Rd | Killeen, TX | 13.0 mi. | (254) 554-6633 | | Rodeway Inn Killeen | 517 W Veterns Memorial Blvd | Killeen, TX | 13.0 mi. | (254) 634-1001 | | Shilo Inn & Suites - Killeen | 3701 S WS Young Dr | Killeen, TX | 13.0 mi. | (254) 699-0999 | | The Killeen Inn | 1100 S FT Hood St | Killeen, TX | 13.0 mi. | (254) 634-3101 | | Hawthorn Suites Limited of Killeen | 1502 E Central Expy | Killeen, TX | 13.3 mi. | (254) 634-7795 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1602 E Central Expy | Killeen, TX | 13.3 mi. | (254) 554-2727 | | Amerihost Inn | 2506 Trimmier Rd | Killeen, TX | 13.5 mi. | (254) 554-3615 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 700 E Central Texas Expy | Killeen, TX | 13.6 mi. | (254) 616-2345 | | Candlewood Suites Killeen | 2300 Florence Rd | Killeen, TX | 13.7 mi. | (254) 501-3990 | | Towneplace Suites By Marriott Killeen | 2401 Florence Rd | Killeen, TX | 13.7 mi. | (254) 554-8899 | | Holiday Inn Killeen | 300 E Central Texas Expy | Killeen, TX | 13.8 mi. | (254) 690-5511 | | Doc's One Stop | I-35 Access Rd & 5TH St | Jarrell, TX | 21.8 mi. | (512) 746-2096 | | Best Western Inn And Suites | 321 Constitution Dr | Copperas Cove, TX | 23.3 mi. | (800) 518-4406 | | Cactus Lodge Motel & Apartments | 1209 East Hwy 190 | Copperas Cove, TX | 23.3 mi. | (254) 547-4271 |
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Belton Lake Weather & Climate
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Central Texas has a humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid, with prevailing winds from the Gulf of Mexico. Winters are mild and relatively dry. Snowfall is rare, but ice storms occur about once every two years or so. On average, central Texas receives 33.6 inches of rain per year, mostly in the spring and fall. Severe thunderstorms are also possible in the springtime. Tornadoes are a threat, especially in the springtime. Bright sunshine prevails, however, most of the time, with the area receiving nearly 2,650 hours of sun per year. The highest recorded temperature in central Texas was 112 F. on September 5, 2000. Summer highs exceed 100 degrees F. on an average of 18 days per year and exceed 90 degrees F. on 116 days per year.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
56°F |
34°F |
1.73 in. |
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| February |
61°F |
38°F |
2.70 in. |
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| March |
69°F |
47°F |
2.64 in. |
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| April |
76°F |
54°F |
2.48 in. |
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| May |
82°F |
62°F |
4.60 in. |
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| June |
89°F |
69°F |
4.06 in. |
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| July |
94°F |
71°F |
1.74 in. |
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| August |
94°F |
71°F |
2.62 in. |
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| September |
88°F |
65°F |
3.19 in. |
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| October |
78°F |
55°F |
4.03 in. |
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| November |
67°F |
45°F |
2.96 in. |
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| December |
59°F |
37°F |
2.48 in. |
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Belton Lake Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional airport (TPL) located about 6 miles east of Belton Lake in Temple, Texas, the Waco Regional airport (ACT) located approximately 37 miles northeast of Belton Lake in Waco, Texas, the Tstc Waco airport (CNW) located roughly 43 miles northeast of Belton Lake in Waco, Texas, and finally the Austin Bergstrom International airport (AUS) located around 65 miles south of Belton Lake in Austin, Texas.
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Belton Lake Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort | New Braunfels | TX | 105.2 mi. | | | Six Flags Hurricane Harbor | Arlington | TX | 113.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Leon Valley Golf Course | Belton | TX | 5.1 mi. | | | Lakeview Golf & Country Club | Harker Heights | TX | 9.1 mi. | | | Sammons Park Golf Course | Temple | TX | 10.3 mi. | | | Temple Junior College Golf Course | Temple | TX | 10.3 mi. | | | Killeen Golf Course | Killeen | TX | 12.6 mi. | | | Mill Creek Inn & Country Club | Salado | TX | 13.2 mi. | | | Greenbrier Golf Club | Moody | TX | 14.7 mi. | | | Copperas Cove Golf Course | Copperas Cove | TX | 23.2 mi. | | | Gatesville Country Club | Gatesville | TX | 24.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Mother Neff State Park | | TX | 13.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Dr Pepper Museum | Waco | TX | 36.0 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Cameron Park Zoo | Waco | TX | 36.0 mi. | | | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | Glen Rose | TX | 77.7 mi. | | | Fort Worth Zoological Park | Fort Worth | TX | 110.8 mi. | |
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