Westcliff

Belton Lake

Westcliff Park is a day-use area and campground located on the southwestern shore of Belton Lake. The lake provides some of the best fishing and boating in Central Texas in addition to amenities such as a swimming beach, boat ramp, playground and picnic areas for RVs and tents, including four tent-only primitive sites.

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. It is a long, narrow and winding lake with many curves and coves perfect for fishing.

The campground has 31 sites, most of which have electric hookups for RVs and tents; Four are primitive tent-only sites without hookups.

All of the sites have a covered picnic table, grill and lantern pole. The facility also provides showers. The swim beach, restrooms, and boat ramp are available for both campers and day-users.

Need to Know

• There will no longer be a gate attendant at this park everyday. If there is not someone in the gatehouse at the time of your arrival, this park requires self check-in. 

• See recreation.gov confirmation email for your 4 digit gate code which will be located at the bottom of the email.

• Park is closed for camping and for day use other than boat launch from October 1 through March 1 annually.

• Park hours are 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• For more information, call 254-742-3050 or visit the lake website

• Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

• Title 36 CFR governs the public use of water resources development projects administered by the Chief of Engineers. Visitors to any Corps project are bound by these Title 36 regulations, which are enforced by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Visit the "Additional Information" section of this website for a copy of the rules and regulations. 

• RV/Trailer tank discharging only allowed in designated dump stations. Discharge of holding tanks to include "grey water" is probited in all other locations, to include campsite areas. Violations may result in a citation. 

Natural Features

The campground is mostly open with a few trees providing shade at picnic areas and at some of the campsites. Westcliff is on a bluff overlooking the lake; while many of the campsites are directly on the shoreline, all campsites have a view of the lake.

The lake area is habitat for deer, wild turkey and water birds such as Great Blue herons, ducks, geese, many species of songbirds and even an occasional bald eagle. A man-made wetland on the opposite side of the lake was constructed to provide an additional 25 acres of wildlife habitat in the lake 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.

Recreation

With 136 miles of shoreline, Belton Lake offers a wide variety of recreation activities. Westcliff Park has a nice two-lane boat ramp and swimming beach, and a playground for children. The lake is also a popular fishing spot for hybrid striped bass, largemouth bass, white bass, catfish and sunfish.

Contact Information

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4200 Westcliff Rd BELTON TX 76513

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 254-939-9828

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Interstate 35 in Belton, Texas take the 294 exit (6th Avenue or Farm-to-Market Road 93) west. Turn north onto 317 (Main Street) and drive for two miles. Turn west on FM 439 (Lake Road) and go four miles. Turn right on Sparta Road, then take a right on Westcliff Park Road to the park.

Available Campsites

• Site 14, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 04, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 02, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 08, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 17, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 26-H, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 01, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 27, Loop UPPE, Type Tent Only Electric
• Site 13, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 12, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 20, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site T-02, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 11, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 21, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 05, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site T-01, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 22, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 09, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 03, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 23, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 18, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 25, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 10, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 19, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 15, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 16, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site 07, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric
• Site T-03, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 24, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Electric
• Site T-04, Loop TENT, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 06, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Electric

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