Belton Lake offers camping accommodations with electric hookups and drinking water in parks such as Cedar Ridge and Live Oak Ridge. Cedar Ridge features sites with 30 & 50 amp service and water connections on level concrete pads. Waterfront camping locations provide direct access to the lake with convenient dump stations nearby. The 26.2-mile San Gabriel River Trail winds around Lake Georgetown, passing through forests and grasslands with approximately 40% tree coverage.
What to do
Fishing from your site: Cedar Ridge Park provides camping spots where fishing can be done directly from your location. "All of the campsites are directly on the water. The lake is beautiful and there are usually very few people there. The people working there are all great," notes Marci W. about Dana Peak.
Mountain biking trails: The area offers numerous maintained trails for biking enthusiasts. According to Laura F. from Cedar Breaks Park, "The park has many miles of mountain bike and hiking trails. The one downside is that the sites do not have decent sized trees so I expect this would not be a great place to stay in the middle of summer."
Wildlife watching: Campgrounds around Belton Lake provide opportunities to observe local fauna. "We saw lots of deer and birds," reports Stephanie A. about her experience at Cedar Ridge, making it ideal for nature enthusiasts looking for glamping close to Cordell Hull Lake.
What campers like
Crystal clear water: The lake offers exceptional water quality for swimming and other water activities. Sheila C. at Dana Peak shares, "This is a beautiful, well maintained and very clean park. The water is crystal clear, so we just went down and hopped in the water when it got to hot."
Spacious campsites: The camping areas provide ample room between sites for privacy. "Live Oak Ridge COE Campground is excellently maintain and is a very low-key, restful place to land. Large sites with ample vehicle parking that offer substantial distance from the neighboring sites give room to bring multiple vehicles or a boat along with the RV," explains Cheryl D. from Live Oak Ridge.
Beach access: Some locations offer designated swimming areas with beach access. At Wilson H Fox, Bobby A. notes, "The swimming area was great. They were not doing a good job of keeping the bathrooms clean. This was really our only complaint. I do recommend this park."
What you should know
Seasonal availability: Some campgrounds in the area have limited operating seasons. Joel K. shares important information about Dana Peak: "I haven't stayed here yet but I wanted to make a review about their open season. They have it listed on their website, but they are only open from March 2nd to September 30th for the year of 2022."
Lake level fluctuations: Water levels can impact camping and water activities. "We were a little concerned about camping here in July with no shade. The breeze off the lake really helped make the 100 degree days better," explains Sheila C. about her glamping experience near Cordell Hull Lake.
Wind conditions: Strong winds can affect tent camping in exposed areas. Janese W. from Dana Peak advises, "This is a gorgeous place to camp. We did tent camping this pass week. The only draw back was the winds, they were so strong they shattered our tent poles. So i would recommend to definitely check the weather before selecting a date."
Tips for camping with families
Playground facilities: Several campgrounds offer playground equipment for children. "A better-than-typical playground is set in a great interior place for all to enjoy," describes Cheryl D. about Live Oak Ridge, making it suitable for luxury glamping near Cordell Hull Lake.
Swimming beaches: Designated swimming areas provide safer water access for children. As Bobby A. notes about Wilson H Fox: "Our experience at this park was good. It was very hot but there was a covered picnic area which helped a lot. The spaces are spacious and parking was adequate."
Shaded sites: Look for campsites with adequate tree coverage during summer months. According to Maxine C. at Live Oak Ridge, "Pretty much all sites have trees above, very romantic setting and enough space between site that you dont feel on top of others. Bathrooms clean and staff very friendly."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Some campgrounds have significantly uneven sites requiring preparation. Karen H. from Cedar Breaks Park warns, "The sites along the outside of the loop have lake views and are level. The sites along the inside are scary unlevel! Some of the big rigs were backed in and jacked up 4 feet or so in front. Saw a lady break her ankle stepping out of her camper. Be prepared to level your camper!"
Dump station access: Most parks offer dump stations rather than full hookups. Cody D. shares about Cedar Ridge, "Has 30 & 50 amp hookups with water does not have sewer hookups at sites but does have dump station close by."
Cell service quality: Mobile connectivity varies between providers throughout the area. Cari E. reports from Live Oak Ridge, "I also had good enough service with AT&T to work with my phone's hotspot, but Verizon was pretty poor and even streaming videos was choppy, though you can call and text as usual."
