Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area

Water activities and wildlife viewing draw campers to this Army Corps of Engineers facility on Belton Lake. The campground accommodates RVs up to 30 feet with full hookups available at select sites, though many campers prefer the waterfront tent sites in section 3 for direct lake access.

Concrete pads keep RVs level across most sites, each equipped with picnic tables and overhead shelter. Deer frequent the grounds regularly, particularly in the Deer Park area where mature trees provide substantial shade. Sites closer to the water offer little natural shade, as newer plantings haven't reached full height yet. "Also there is no shade by the water so bring a shade tent," advises Will B.. Wind patterns off the lake can be persistent and strong.

The facility includes two dump stations, though bathroom facilities require driving from some sites. Cell service remains limited throughout the campground. Swimming areas operate seasonally based on lifeguard availability, while the lake stays open for canoeing and fishing year-round. Rates range from $6-18 per night, making this an affordable option for military families and civilians alike.

For different amenities, Belton Lakeview Park sits four miles southeast with additional recreational facilities.

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Location

Public Campground

Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area is located in Texas

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Directions

From I-35,take US-190 west to Loop 121 (less than a mile) North past one stop sign to a traffic light where there is a large school on the northwest side. Turn left (west) at this light on Sparta rd and follow this road 5 miles, you will cross a cattle guard entering FT Hood.Continue straight another 2 miles then turn right on Cottage rd at the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area sign

Coordinates

31.13620066 N
97.5439 W

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    Last on 4/2/26
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Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-MobileLTE
    Some Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 4 users
    Last on 4/2/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Electric Hookups

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Guests commonly noted level concrete sites with good amenities like water slides and lake access in a quiet, family-friendly setting. Some visitors expressed concerns about bathroom conditions and maintenance needs, though most found it suitable for recreational camping.

Reviewed Nov. 17, 2024

Fun and Quiet.

Decent and clean spots with great shade. Very quiet.

Month of VisitNovember
Reviewed May. 29, 2022

Great Weekend Spot

My family camped out here for memorial weekend. We ended up near the entrance with full hookups for our Trailer. The spot are decent didn’t mind the area we were at. My only thing is the area could be better maintained. Playground had weeds and tall grass growing within the play area. Trees around the spots could use a pruning. The lake beach area wasn’t open for swimming due to a Lifeguard shortage. Overall though we had a great time for our first outing in our trailer though. The area is quiet.

SiteCottage
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area by Ashley S., May 29, 2022
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2022

Bathroom

The stay has good, but the bathrooms in a pinch need to be redone. The site is family and single friendly. The other campers are very polite.

SiteCedar
Month of VisitDecember
Reviewed May. 31, 2021

Great lake

This camp ground was great. We tent camped by the water in section 3 and had the whole site to our self. The lake was nice to canoe on and had a beautiful view of the sunset.

The bathrooms were to far to walk so we had to drive to them ever time and there were no showers so this was a negative.

If you stay on the water just plan for the wind it was blowing the whole time and really hard at some points. Also there is no shade by the water so bring a shade tent.

Last thing this is a open camp ground and we had several people late at night ride by and shine there lights in our tent.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area by Will B., May 31, 2021
  • Review photo of Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area by Will B., May 31, 2021
  • Review photo of Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area by Will B., May 31, 2021
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Reviewed Aug. 18, 2020

A little outdated

All the pads are concrete and are for the most part level (2x6 under tires or less). Sites are pretty good size and come with a picnic table and overhead cover for it. Deer are everywhere. Has two dump stations on either side of the park. Lots of trees in the Deer Park area. Lots of full timers in the the limited full hook up sites. It’s quiet and pretty clean. Rates are very reasonable. Could use some updating. There is no WiFi and cell service is very limited.

Reviewed Jul. 24, 2019

Great spots on the hill

If you camp on the hill areas there is plenty of shade. But if you camp close to the water shade is sparse. Trees are planted but are not y’all enough to produce shade. But over all it’s a nice place. Fishing and swimming. Lots of military personnel on the weekends.

Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018

Nice park

We stayed awhile back.

they have a water slide, lake beach, paddle boats. Fun for all.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed May. 19, 2018

Lots to do

Very nice facilities, yes they are still fixing a lot of damaged sites because of flooding but most facilities, beaches and water slides are up and running. While not camping lots of festivals and events.

Reviewed Oct. 3, 2016

Fun but pretty overrun

It's very close and our family members enjoy to take the kids for a hike and camp for a short weekend. Our kids enjoy to watch the deers that come close in the evening. During summer break we appreciated the lifeguards

  • Review photo of Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area by Alexandra F., October 3, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area?

Camping at Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area can cost between $6.00 and $18.00 depending on the site.

Does Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area has 30 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area?

Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area allows vehicles up to 30 feet.

Does Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, some coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.