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Winkler Park

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Winkler Park
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Winkler Park
Winkler Park

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Showers
Showers
Fire Pit
Fire Pit

About Winkler Park

Winkler Park is a small, primitive campground on the northern shore of Belton Lake in Central Texas. This park does not have electricity, but does have water hookups at each site, paved back-in sites, and a central water bourne restroom with flush toilets, sinks, and showers. There are 14 sites available for RVs and tents and a day use area. Truly sink into nature in the peaceful park full of wildlife and beautiful sunset/sunrise views!  This park is seasonal, and will close Nov 1st - February 28th. 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.

Number of accommodations: 14

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access
  • Showers
    Showers
  • Fire Pit
    Fire Pit

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Mar 1 to Oct 31

Sites & Availability

14 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: WINKLER PARK
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: WINKLER PARK
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: WINKLER PARK
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: WINKLER PARK
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: WINKLER PARK
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: WINKLER PARK
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: WINKLER PARK
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: WINKLER PARK
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: WINKLER PARK
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: WINKLER PARK
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: WINKLER PARK
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: WINKLER PARK
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: WINKLER PARK
Water Only
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: WINKLER PARK
Water Only
Price not available

Reviews (44)

What Guests Are Saying

Winkler Park offers a clean and well-maintained environment, with friendly and attentive hosts, Jerry and Cheryl, who enhance the camping experience. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful lake views, and convenient access for fishing and kayaking. While the restrooms could use improvements, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.5
44 reviews
5
72.7%
32
4
11.4%
5
3
6.8%
3
2
6.8%
3
1
2.3%
1

Marilyssa V

Verified

March 25, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: WINKLER PARK

5

Calm stay by the water. Loved having shade at spot #5. Spot #6 was also nice and might pick that one next time since it has an easier path to the water. Hot showers and flushable toilets saved the day as well as the volunteers that live on site. Thank yall :) will be back

Bradley B

Verified

March 24, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: WINKLER PARK

2

The campsite and grounds were well kept. The guest next to us were a nightmare. We stayed three nights and the first two nights were great with neighbors. The third night we got new neighbors and as soon as they showed up it was constant screaming and yelling (kids and adults) that carried on until well after midnight. They parked one of their vehicles in our campsite about 3 feet from our tent. We didn’t push the issue but we should have because after it got cold they decided to sleep in their truck with it running. Exhaust blowing right in the tent. 4 in the morning and they started back in with the loudness and carrying on. No respect for individual campsites, walking right through and hanging out in everyone’s campsites as if it was theirs.

Should have notified the park host but tired to keep the peace….. WILL NOT DO THAT ANYMORE!

kregg N

Verified

September 14, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop: WINKLER PARK

3

I tried to stay out there but it was too hot to evening stay. I drove there it was nice but too hot

Stacy C

Verified

April 6, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: WINKLER PARK

3

Great little park.

Jimmy H

Verified

September 24, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: WINKLER PARK

1

I had to ask for refund because when I pulled up park was closed due to Lake being to low, luckily White Flint Park up the street had a slot still available. Now when the Water Level is what it is supposed to be Winkler Park is really nice just this time was not possitive due to having to ask for refund due to gate being locked and closed after paying on recreation.gov not actual Park itself. Like I said I've drove through when Water was normal level and parked looked awesome and dude secured Park well too.

derek k

Verified

June 19, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: WINKLER PARK

5

Staff was amazing! And it was such a great experience! I love primitive camping and this is the spot to do it!

Destiny N

Verified

June 15, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: WINKLER PARK

5

Good

Jacky M

Verified

June 8, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: WINKLER PARK

5

I always love staying at Winkler park .. when the lake is up where it’s supposed to be the fishing is great right from camp spot 11 … if you don’t need electricity this is a nice place to stay .. always nice and peaceful

Ashley N

Verified

May 31, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: WINKLER PARK

3

Neighbor had noisy generator. Other than that a good time.

martin m

Verified

May 24, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: WINKLER PARK

5

Clyde and Fay are amazing people! I feel like a part of the family when I’m there and specifically choose this camp on Belton because if it. The sites are large and are always clean. There may not be electrical at individual sites, but this keeps the place to a more rustic and true camping experience. The park is the only one that is located away from the masses and this only adds to the peaceful atmosphere. The fishing is amazing in the Spring and Fall and the gravel fishing area is easy to launch a boat off; there is no paved launch. There are many to choose from, but this one ranks #1 in my book.

Location Winkler Park

Address:
11740 Winkler Park Rd
Moody, TX, 76557
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 31.2511 / -97.4731

Elevation: 187 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Day Use: Winkler Park has a Day Use area. Parking is based on first-come, first-serve. Day Use hours are 6 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Parking at campsite areas is prohibited without a reservation. There are currently no fees for day use at Winkler Park.

General

Camping Check In/Out: Check-in time is 3 p.m. and check-out time is prior to 2 p.m. Early check-ins will not be permitted. Please visit the White Flint Park gatehouse to check-in with the park host upon arrival. If the park host is not available at the front of the park, please proceed to your campsite and the volunteers on-site will assist with check-in. White Flint Park is located directly before Winkler Park at 10718 White Flint Park Road, Moody, TX 76557.*Camping at any one or more sites at any one water resource (Lake) project for a period of longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive-day period is prohibited without written permission of the District Commander.*

General

Park Specifics: Winkler Park is open seasonally, closing from Nov 1 - March 1 and is a PRIMITIVE park, offering only water hookups at campsites.
Winkler Park will be enforcing a 2 car per-site rule. The first camper to check-in for each site will receive all parking passes. Additional day-use parking may be purchased for additional vehicles/visitors and will be required to park in overflow areas located throughout the park. Parking on grass or roadways is prohibited.

General

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.

General

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. 

General

Dumping: RV/Trailer tank discharging is only allowed in designated dump stations (White Flint Park offers a dump station free of charge for visitors with reservations at Winkler Park). Discharge of holding tanks to include "grey water" is probited in all other locations, to include campsite areas. 
Washing of Vehicles/RVs/Trailers/Boats is considered dumping of "grey water", and is not permitted in the parks.  
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.

General

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.

General

Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit the DontMoveFirewood Website for further information. Cutting of trees for firewood is prohibited on USACE property.

General

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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