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Live Oak Ridge Campground is located at Belton Lake, which provides some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Central Texas.
This year-round campground accommodates both tents and RVs and has many amenities, such as a playground, showers, and a group meeting area.
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.
With 136 miles of shoreline, Belton Lake offers a wide variety of recreation activities, including camping, water recreation, picnicking and nature trails. The facility has a multi-lane boat ramp, and hiking trails are available adjacent to the park at Miller Springs Nature Area.
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, offering year-round opportunities for birders.
This park offers 48 sites that range from wooded to open sun. All campsites have water and electric hookups, plus a covered table and grill. Campers have access to restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers, a two-lane boat ramp and a dump station.
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.
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.
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.
First time here, so far so good. Will post pics tomorrow. But huge sites, friendly and helpful staff. Very clean park. Will definitely be on our list to visit frequently.
Nice campground, but they didn't clean the bathrooms the three days we stayed at the campground and they were nasty. The campsites are ok, but virtually none have a view of the lake even though it is right there - blocked by huge wall of bushes and trees.
Great little campground. No one in the office, but there are park hosts. Sites in our loop were mostly level and very nicely kept. Feels like you're in the middle of nowhere, but only 5-10 mins from town and shops.
Great clean and peaceful location to RV!
We love spots #8&10
Have camped there every year in spring and also camp near Christmas. Great park hosts (The Bakers) see to it you have a great visit. We’ve used the indoor pavilion several times for family gatherings. It’s near the playground (which always seems to be partially closed) but kids have a ball in it anyway.
It’s a great choice for camping!
The bathrooms are amazing! There are showers. I loved my experience at this camp ground. Will be going back next time im in Texas
