Cedar Ridge Park Sign
General Grounds
Screen shelter next to a lake

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers
Playground Playground

Available sites

74 total sites

About Cedar Ridge (TX)

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.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Marina
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

74 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 01, Loop: FIRS Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 02, Loop: FIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 03, Loop: FIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 04, Loop: FIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 05, Loop: FIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 06, Loop: FIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 07, Loop: FIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 08, Loop: FIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 09, Loop: FIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 10, Loop: FIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 11, Loop: FIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
⛺ 12, Loop: FIRS Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 13, Loop: FIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 14, Loop: FIRS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
⛺ 15, Loop: FIRS Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 16, Loop: SECO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 17, Loop: SECO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 18, Loop: SECO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 19, Loop: SECO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 20, Loop: SECO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
⛺ 22, Loop: SECO Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 23, Loop: SECO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 24, Loop: SECO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 25, Loop: SECO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 26, Loop: SECO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 27, Loop: SECO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 28, Loop: SECO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 29, Loop: SECO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 30, Loop: SECO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 31, Loop: SECO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 32, Loop: SECO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 33, Loop: THIR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 34, Loop: THIR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 35, Loop: THIR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 36, Loop: THIR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 37, Loop: THIR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 38, Loop: THIR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 39, Loop: THIR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 40, Loop: THIR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 41, Loop: FOUR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 42, Loop: FOUR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 43, Loop: FOUR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 44, Loop: FOUR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 45, Loop: FOUR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 46, Loop: FOUR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 48, Loop: FOUR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 49, Loop: FOUR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 50, Loop: FOUR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 51, Loop: FOUR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 52, Loop: FOUR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 53, Loop: FOUR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 54, Loop: FOUR RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 55, Loop: FIFT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 56, Loop: FIFT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 57, Loop: FIFT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 58, Loop: FIFT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 59, Loop: FIFT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 60, Loop: FIFT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 61, Loop: FIFT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 62, Loop: FIFT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 63, Loop: FIFT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 64, Loop: FIFT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 65, Loop: FIFT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 66, Loop: FIFT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 67, Loop: FIFT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 68, Loop: FIFT RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
✨ S01, Loop: SCRE Hut
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
✨ S02, Loop: SCRE Hut
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
✨ S03, Loop: SCRE Hut
8 guests · Campfire
✨ S04, Loop: SCRE Hut
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
✨ S05, Loop: SCRE Hut
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
✨ S06, Loop: SCRE Hut
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
✨ S07, Loop: SCRE Hut
8 guests · Pet Friendly · Campfire
✨ S08, Loop: SCRE Hut
8 guests · Pet Friendly

Reviews (720)

What Guests Are Saying

Cedar Ridge Park is praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff, making it a pleasant camping destination. Many visitors enjoyed the spacious and level campsites as well as the beautiful lake views and wildlife. While some issues like ants and occasional noise disturbances were noted, overall experiences were positive, with many guests expressing their intent to return.

Review Summary

4.5
720 reviews
5
65.1%
469
4
22.9%
165
3
6.1%
44
2
3.6%
26
1
2.2%
16

Shirley S

Verified

April 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: FOUR

5

Cedar ridge is a great campground, the camp hosts take very good care of everything and are very helpful with anything needed, hope to be back next spring and hope the same camp hosts are back

Judy W

Verified

April 26, 2023 • Stayed at: S03, Loop: SCRE

5

Clean, pretty, well-kept. As a first-timer it didn’t bother me that the lake was super low but people who had been there before were sad about it. There still was enough water to float the one or two fishing boats that came by in the four days we were there. Very peaceful.

Carol P

Verified

April 26, 2023 • Stayed at: S01, Loop: SCRE

5

I love camping at Cedar Ridge! Always have loved it. Screened shelters have always been clean and ready for our stay. Nice to have electricity and water right there. All window covering was in place for our privacy and helped keep us warm at night. Of course, as for the entire lake, water was at a very low level, but not a deal breaker! We had fun and will be camping there again really soon. Enjoy….

Candace B

Verified

April 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: FIRS

5

Site 12 has great views and plenty of space. Only downfall is this may be the only spot that has no grill, so bring your own grill.

Donna G

Verified

April 24, 2023 • Stayed at: S05, Loop: SCRE

5

The window coverings need to be replaced. They can't be rolled up due to the straps missing or torn. Can't be latched closed so they have to be nailed down.

Ramona S

Verified

April 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: FOUR

5

Beautiful camp ground, clean will definitely be back

Leslie M

Verified

April 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: SECO

5

Everything was very well kept. The sites were exceptional. The site I was located at, was nicely shaded. I will definitely be going back.

Selena S

Verified

April 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: FIFT

5

This is a really nice place. Was my first time to be here. Bathrooms and showers were extremely clean. Everything was perfect!!!

Debbie N

Verified

April 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: FIFT

5

We absolutely love cedar ridge. The view is perfect, it's peaceful and the other campers are very friendly. It's always clean. It's just a great experience

Alex L

Verified

April 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: SECO

4

nice site, bathrooms easily accessible

Location & Directions for Cedar Ridge (TX)

3907 Cedar Ridge Park Road, Temple, TX 76502 United States

Elevation: 196 ft

Getting 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.

Nearest town

Temple, TX - 9.8 mi

About 18 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible from Interstate 35 in Temple, Texas. From I-35, take State Highway 36 west towards Gatesville.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

3PM

Check out time

2PM

General

  • Day Use: Cedar Ridge Park has Day Use areas. Day Use hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily *Day use fees apply* (No cash). 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 at the boat ramp parking areas. 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 attendant available Thursday-Saturday and Sunday beginning March 1st through October 31st. Limited quantities and types of America The Beautiful and USACE Passes will be available. NO CASH/CHECK PAYMENTS ACCEPTED, Credit Card Only.
  • Dumping: RV/Trailer tank discharging is only allowed in designated dump stations. 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.
  • 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.
  • Park Specifics: Cedar Ridge Park is open year-round with partial closures from Nov 1 to March 1 (Sites 1-40 and Screen Shelters close).  Cedar Ridge Park will be enforcing a 2 car per site rule. The first camper to check-in for each site will receive all parking passes which will be 2 camper passes and 2 visitor passes.
  • 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. 
  • Events/Pavilions/Group Shelters/Activity Centers: Pavilions and group shelters require a reservation prior to use. Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or call 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. Park Activity Centers can be reserved with park hosts on site and are first come first serve with a current camping reservation for the date of the intended use of activity center.
  • 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.
  • 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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