Cedar Ridge, near Temple, Texas, is a charming campground that offers a peaceful escape with a touch of nature's beauty. With sites that provide water and electric hookups, it’s a solid choice for those looking to camp in comfort while enjoying the great outdoors.

This spot is known for its wildlife, with deer frequently wandering through the area, making it a delight for nature lovers. Campers have shared that the park is quiet and clean, with many appreciating the level sites and the nearby dump station for convenience. As one visitor noted, “It’s just flat out a beautiful, no frills park.”

Fishing enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy here, as the campground is located near a river channel, perfect for casting a line. The scenery is stunning, especially during sunrise and sunset, with some sites offering direct access to the water. Reviewers have mentioned the lovely picnic areas shaded by trees, making it a great spot to relax with family or friends.

Cedar Ridge is also conveniently located near various recreational activities, including hiking and biking trails. While it may not have all the bells and whistles, the natural beauty and wildlife make it a worthwhile destination for a weekend getaway or a longer stay.

## Overview

 Cedar Ridge Park 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 several sites with screened shelters for those who do not have camping equipment. The facility provides many amenities, including hot showers and group picnic areas . A concession marina within the park offers fuel and basic convenience store items, as well as a seasonal restaurant.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. 
## Recreation

 With 136 miles of shoreline, Belton Lake offers a wide variety of recreation activities, and there is no shortage of family activities at Cedar Ridge. The facility has two multi-lane boat ramps with courtesy loading docks, a large lighted fishing dock, a designated family swimming beach, a playground, basketball court and hiking trails. 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 birders.
## Natural Features

 The campground is partially forested with a mix of sun and shade. It lies on the shores of Belton Lake and Cedar Creek, with its scenic white limestone bluffs. Some of the campsites are directly on the shore, while others are a short walk away. The springtime brings an abundance of wildflowers that blanket areas of the park. Deer, turkey and other small game are commonly seen, and a man-made wetland on the opposite side of the lake provides an additional 25 acres of wildlife habitat in the area. 
## 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. 
## Contact Info

 For facility specific information, please call (254) 742-3050.

Cedar Ridge (TX)

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Great find, nice people and such a lovely park! Nice level places to park, covered picnic table area, trees and quiet part of the lake! 


This park is beautiful, lots of trees and wildlife. Sit out enjoy an evening sipping on your favorite drink watching the deer. They have a lake that has a swimming area and fishing. Boat dock is near the turkey roost campground. Skiing, swimming, fishing, ride your sea-doos, we've even cliff dived but I dont recommend it if there hasnt been a lot of rain. The restroom are clean but lots of spider webs and/or a beetle or two. The showers are more enclosed so not too many bugs in there. Laundry facilities available. The only thing I dont like about this place is the chiggers and other bugs. Bring your lavender oil to keep those chiggers off. No sewage hook up but there is a dumping site. I dont recommend drinking the water, we hooked up an osmosis and it was fine. Turkey roost is the group campground in Cedar ridge, it has an amazing slabbed pavilion for gatherings with electricity and many tables.

Nice

Very family friendly park. We road bicycles, played on the playground. Hiked around and fished.

Nice Corp of Engineers Park 

This is just flat out a beautiful, no frills park.  It is water and electric only.  There are some primitive sites but there are not full hookups.  The sites along the water give amazing sunset and sunrise views.  Our site was right on the water allowing us to fish from our spot.  There aren’t any activities and there aren’t a lot of trails but there is tons of wildlife.  You will see large groups of deer, turkey etc just wandering around.  

Nice and quiet park

I really like this place but it’s hard to get a spot. Lots of shade, there is actual space between you and your neighbors. 

Nice place if you can get in 

$24 a night. Site 17, very clean camp. Lots of deer in camp and we saw a turkey. Sites that we really like with lots of shade 3,13,16,18.

Cedar Ridge Park COE, Lake Belton TX

The campsites are located on small loops which limits the traffic past the individual camp sites.  Many people, but spread out so didn’t feel crowed. 

Nice yet close to get city 

Found this camp at the last minute for an overnight stay. Seems to be on the river channel. Fishing is great. Campers next to us cleaned fish the evening we arrived and the next morning. We had awesome phone and wi fi coverage with T-mobile. We were in spot 62 and it was mostly level. We are in class B camper van. 

Peaceful and beautiful 

Has 30 &amp; 50 amp hookups with water does not have sewer hookups at sites but does have dump station close by. 

Cedar Ridge

Beautiful and quiet park with 30/50amp hookups. Water but no sewer (dump station with easy access). 
Plenty of deer frequent the park. 

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