CEDAR RIDGE (TX)

About CEDAR RIDGE (TX)

Overview Cedar Ridge Park campground is located on the Northern side of Belton Lake. This year-round campground accommodates both tents and RVs and has several sites with screened shelters for those who do not have camping equipment. This family friendly park provides many amenities, including water-bourne restrooms with sinks, flush toilets, and showers, group picnic areas, and 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. Belton Lake is a long, narrow and winding lake with many curves and coves, providing some of the best camping, fishing, and boating in Central Texas. 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 park has two, multi-lane boat ramps with courtesy loading docks, a designated family swimming beach, a playground, basketball court, volley ball courts, and a hiking trail. White-tailed deer, 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 wildlife enthusiasts. Facilities Facilities List:1 Gatehouse (Months, days, hours and pass availability subject to change)On-Site Park Hosts/Maintenance Volunteers76 Campsites (w/ hookups)7 Restroom Facilities (Water-bourne)Day Use Area (Day use fee applies*)2 Boat Ramps (Multi-lane)2 Courtesy Docks1 Marina2 Group Pavilions (Reservable on Rec.gov)1 Group Campsite (10 RV/Tent Sites w/ water and electric)(Reservable on Rec.gov)1 Basketball Court1 Playground2 Volleyball Courts1 Activity Center (Reservable on-site)1 Hiking Trail1 Swim Beach (Seasonal) 2 RV Dump Station

How to Get There

From Interstate 35 in Temple, Texas take State Highway 36 west towards Gatesville. Turn left on Cedar Ridge Park Road and continue into the park and campground area.

What to Pack for Your Stay

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Plan Your Visit to CEDAR RIDGE (TX)

Heading to CEDAR RIDGE (TX)? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)