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Playground
About Temples Lake
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Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Playground
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Reviews (6)
What Guests Are Saying
The gate attendant provided friendly service, and the park was clean and well-maintained, contributing to an enjoyable experience. A suggestion was made to add a sign for reserved parking to improve accessibility. Overall, visitors had a great day at Temples Lake.
What Guests Are Saying
The gate attendant provided friendly service, and the park was clean and well-maintained, contributing to an enjoyable experience. A suggestion was made to add a sign for reserved parking to improve accessibility. Overall, visitors had a great day at Temples Lake.
Review Summary
Dexter M
October 19, 2025
The gate attendant was very nice. My only suggestion is to put up a sign on or near the gate when it's reserved because all the bank fishermen and folks hangout took up the majority of our parties parking
Shawn C
August 8, 2025
The park was clean and in good condition. Very enjoyable.
Ray M
September 13, 2024
Nice place. We had a great day. Thank you.
Brenda D
April 20, 2024
Everything was as pictured. Very big and nice pavilion.
However, the experience we had with the attendant was terrible. I made the reservation weeks in advance. The day of there was no one at the park gate to unlock the gate for the pavilion. We drove around and called the number listed on the sign but was unable to get ahold of anyone. We parked elsewhere and walked our belongings over to set up our bbq.
Finally after being there almost an hour someone showed up. Immediately the first sentence out of his mouth is “You need to leave!” We were taken aback by the rude attitude and demeanor of the man. He could’ve approached and asked calmly do you have a reservation but instead came in hot. My spouse told him we have a reservation it’s on my phone and the guy yelled “No you don’t!” And threatened to call the ranger. After back and forth between him and my spouse, he finally let me show him my reservation on the phone. He was able to locate my reservation but never apologized or anything and did not even speak a word to myself about his mistake. He proceeded to open the gate and leave.
I understand he has a job to do but my god completely unnecessary for someone to act that way!
mat n
July 1, 2022
Great affordable spot. My staff had a blast. Allen was GREAT, personable and very helpful.
Samuel K
August 22, 2021
The pavilion is the only large pavilion on the lake. I paid my fee and booked it well in advance. The day of the event, I had to wait for another party to be removed from the pavilion that I paid for. I believe the park allowed the unauthorized use. They should have ensured the party using the pavilion was the party that paid for the pavilion
Location Temples Lake
Address:
14190 Fm 2305
Belton, TX, 76513
United States
From Interstate 35 in Temple, Texas take the Farm-to-Market Road 2305/Adams exit. Travel west on 2305 to the park.
Temples Lake is accessible via US Highway 190, which is approximately 10 miles to the north. Additionally, Interstate 35 is about 20 miles to the west, providing further connectivity.
Latitude & Longitude: 31.1328 / -97.495
Elevation: 192 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Day Use: Temple's Lake Park has Day Use areas ONLY. No camping is permitted. Parking is based on first-come, first-serve. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the park to claim a parking space and pay the fee. Once on-site, follow the posted instructions to pay via QR code or from pay machine at the swim beach. For additional information, you can download and sign into the free Recreation.gov Mobile App on Android or iOS prior to your arrival to make sure you can access the site when you scan the QR code to pay your fee.
- Gatehouse: Gatehouse attendant available Friday-Sunday beginning March 1st through October 31st. Limited quantities of America The Beautiful Military Annual and Liftetime Passes will be available at Temple's Lake Park.NO CASH/CHECK PAYMENTS ACCEPTED, Credit Card Only.
- Park Specifics: Temple's Lake Park is open year-round with partial closures from October 1 to March 1 (South boat ramp and beach parking areas are closed, but the entrance road and north ramp remain open for boat launch. Pavillion will also be available for reservations). Parking on grass or roadways is prohibited. Glass containers are not allowed in Temple's Lake Park. Due to the area's popularity, the park may temporarily close early each day due to overcrowding. Visitors to the pavilion are encouraged to arrive early to avoid park closures that would prevent their entry until the closure is lifted.
- Dumping: Dumping of household trash (to include vehicle/boat/trailer parts) on USACE properties/parks is prohibited, including park dumpsters. Violations of the aforementioned rules may result in a citation.
- Rules & Regulations: Title 36 CFR (EP 1165-2-316) 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 Title 36 section of this website for a copy of the rules and regulations or visit the local lake office.
- Swimming Pools/Inflatables/Bounce Houses/Etc.: Please be advised, waterborne structures such as water slides are not permitted. A lake activity permit is required for the use of inflatable structures such as inflatable slides, bounce houses, or moon bounces. Lake activity permits can be requested through the Belton Lake Office Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm at 254-742-3050. Small swimming pools are permitted in the park. Swimming pools may not exceed a water depth of 5 inches, height of 7 inches, width of 48 inches and length of 48 inches. Swimming pools must be moved to a new location each day to prevent damage to the ground surface.
- Golf Carts/Off-Road/Motorized Vehicles (UTVs/ATVs/OHVs/Motorized Bikes): By permit only, please call the Belton Lake Office for more information at 254-742-3050 Mon-Fri (8a-4:30p). Off-road vehicles are not permitted in Corps parks unless they are registered, insured, and highway legal. If applicable, they are restricted to paved road-ways only and follow all vehicle regulations while operated in the parks.
- Pavilion requires a reservation prior to use. Reservations can be made for Belton Lake at Rec.gov or call l 877-444-6777. Fishing tournaments, events/parties, especially those with inflatables or special equipment, require an approved Lake Activity Permit from the Belton Lake Office.
- 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. Cutting of trees for firewood on USACE property is prohibited.
- For More Information: For more information, call the Belton Lake Office at 254-742-3050 Mon-Fri (8a-430p) or visit the Belton Lake Website . ALWAYS WEAR A LIFE-JACKET!
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
