FINALLY Zach and I made it out onto Lake Belton! We tried last year and Frank's was doing some…read moremaintenance on the bobcats and then we just didn't get around to it. So we showed up today a casual 10 minutes late. I'm always stressed about being late and they were very cool with it which immediately relaxed me. I think the marina itself could use more signage as we didn't see where to go to check in and had to be directed by someone else on the dock. We find our way, one of the employees said she was going to check that our bobcat was working (really appreciate that, always want to know it works) and we checked in inside. Without prompting, they recommend some cool areas of the lake to check out. This was excellent and I loved it. Zach was driving, so I was thriving, and they had wine on sale for 20% off, so they twisted my arm and I ended up with some delicious, cheap, plastic, single-serving bottles of wine. They were very patient with my nerves as we got loaded onto the boat and I tried not to lose all of my items. I really misinterpreted the size of the boat and, as I always do, overpacked. We did not need towels, we did not really need ... anything .... except maybe the wine. They gave us a great overview of how to steer the bobcat, cuz it was a little different than what we are used to with big boy boats, and we were off! We had a great time, we made it back alive, we signed a paper saying we were alive and had returned their bobcat, and they surprised us by saying bobcat rentals no longer have to pay for gas. We did not argue and hippity hopped it out of there. They made it so easy, the price is reasonable, they seem to have pretty open availability, and you can rent by the 1/2 hour. I can see us having a date night where we grab some dinner at Deadfish and then take a bobcat out for an hour to watch the sunset from the lake. This is my life now? No complaints.

Friendly owner who gave me some advice on kayak routes and provided me with pamphlet print out of…read morethe Lake Belton map as well as price breakdown down, I loon forward to renting a kayak soon, and explore the lake.

There is a total of 31 campsites, with pull through RV and camper hookups water and 20-30-50 amp…read moreelectrical services. A waste water dump station is also provided. Four of the sites are tent only primitive sites (no water or electric), however there are 27 sites that do allow full service tent facilities. http://brigittethompson.hubpages.com/hub/Westcliff-RV-Park-Belton-Lake-TX-Camping-Boating-Fishing# This is a great campsite with a beach area that allows you to pull your boat right up to the campsite. Fun for the whole family. If you want to book a site for the 4th of July you need to reserve one now, as this campsite is always booked in advance. However they do allow for non-reservable spots -- first come first serve -- You will have to go to the gate the day before or the day of.... get there early or you will miss out!

Great place for a beach day in the middle of Texas. Places to swim, have picnics, or go boating or…read morefishing!

Amazing views of the water out here! Such a lovely find during my stay in Belton. Definitely check…read moreit out!

Twas a nice park in the area! We decided to come up here on the weekend. The weather was nice and…read morethe environment was also nice! There was a place where you can get your boat down to the water and many people were on the boat doing finishing and all kind of water activities! We walked around the small island and did some sunbathing! The entrance costed us $10 so be aware of that! Other than that it was a good visit!

You can't beat the price for this drive thru lights show. They have restrooms and clearly marked…read morepathways.

Only the Christmas lights are taken into consideration for this review, and they were FANTASTIC…read more There are lights positioned every few hundred feet along a winding road that is only one lane wide and has been recently paved. This road extends for a number of miles. They even have signs advertising an AM radio station that plays Christmas music that you can tune into. The quantity and quality of the lights completely astounded me, and the atmosphere they created was incredible. The price of admission, which is only twelve dollars per vehicle and not per person, is actually quite affordable. They did in fact have a "Santa's Village," but it was closed when we went there, so we couldn't eat there or take our children on the ride.

Completed an SSI "Search and Recovery" course through Scuba Divers Paradise this weekend. The…read moreacademics were extremely well-presented, in a professional manner by the instructors, who're also public service divers. Practical 'exercises' conducted during four separate dives in two days were realistic and challenging! Each diver was provided the opportunity to demonstrate the specified scenario resulting in a valuable learning experience. Each scenario was safely supervised by our instructor with all scenarios clearly briefed and thoroughly debriefed.

The people here are as helpful and kind as can be! We came for a recreational dive and the team…read moreremembered my husband from almost a year ago when he took lessons and they were so informative today as far as refreshers and tips. They went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed before we went off by ourselves. It looks like they have a lot of group dives and several SSI courses every month. The store carries everything one would need. For those looking to test different gear, I could only see the Mares brand dive gear. I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for a place to learn how to scuba dive, get more certs, or just looking for a friendly dive community!

Belton lake was a lot of fun. We went here for memorial day weekend and we expected the place to be…read morepacked. We showed up around 5pm and we were able to get a table next to a BBQ pit. Parking was $5. There was a playground for kids, the lake had a large swimming area, and the grass was well maintained. There were bathrooms, but they aren't air conditioned so it was like a sauna and there was no toilet paper as it got later in the night. Luckily I had baby wipes in my bags with me. There were ants that would bite every once in a while and that was probably the worst part. It would be nice to have power outlets for our speakers, a concessions stand for snacks so we don't have to leave the park if we ran out, and I wish we could have rented some boats or something. But besides that my friends and I had an awesome time. I definitely recommend this park for good times at the lake

Growing up around Lake Belton is one of my favorite memories. Every weekend my parents would pack…read moreup the boat, and off we went. Launching the boat by 7:00 am and returning late in the evening, skimming across the water as the moon light bounced off the water, as smooth as black glass. The smell of the night air, the cool breeze on your sun kissed skin, and the sound of the engine purring as we cruised back to the dock, was the perfect ending to a perfect day. The Army Corps of Engineers designed these boat ramps with everyone's safety in mind. The boat ramps are well lighted and maintained; most have floating docks, where your family can easily board the craft. http://brigittethompson.hubpages.com/hub/Things-to-do-on-Lake-Belton-Texas-Marinas-Fishing-Camping-Boating-Hiking-Trails We would ski across the lake to our favorite spot, beach or anchor the boat, grab the cooler, set up the BBQ pit and lawn chairs. My brother and his friends would fish from dawn to dusk, and I would hang out in the water soaking up the sun with my girl friends. I still remember the smell of the hamburgers and hotdogs, cooking on the grill, and the sound of my parent's laughter echoing off the canyon walls as they sat around the fire with their friends and told stories about life and the crazy things that went on in their jobs. As an adult, I knew this was something I wanted to share with my children and so a family tradition began. We have, water-skied, tubed, fished, picnicked and camped at several of the wonderful locations on Lake Belton. Together we made great memories, our children have since grown up, and have moved away to start careers and families of their own. When my son was 15, he gave us the greatest compliment any parent could ever receive. He said, "Thanks for teaching me how to fish, to water ski, drive and pull a boat and park a camper. Because of you, I will be able to do all these things with my family one day." And so the family tradition of a day at the lake will continue for generations to come. I believe spending time together as a family needs to be a part of everyone's life, all to often we are caught up in the drama of our careers, and the exhaustion of trying to keep it together, we often forget the simpler things in life. Belton Lake has many things to offer from fishing docs, campgrounds for tents and campers/RV's. There are fantastic parks, with picnic tables, shade trees, pavilions, playscapes, public beaches located in BLORA and Temple Lake Park, nature trails and more. In this article, I hope you will find great information on things to do and see on Lake Belton, Texas.

We loved this family run place. The owner was delightful and informative. Friendly service at a…read morevery fair price. We'll be back soon and we'll bring friends too.

The kid running the cash register was very rude and uninviting, did not catch his name but he was…read moreseemed like he really did not want to be there. The other guy who actually helped us with the boards was awesome. He was wearing glasses and had headphones on, very nice guy.

Captain Jeff knows his stuff. Put us on all sorts of fish post cold front. We had white bass,…read morehybrids, small mouths, large mouths, spots and even a fresh water drum. Nonstop action for a good 2+ hours!

From the owner: All About Stripes Guide Service is your go-to knowledgeable & licensed fishing guide on Belton Lake…read moretargeting hybrid striped bass with nearly 30 years experience fishing Belton Lake! Half-day trips are available year 'round on weekends for small or large groups regardless of experience. I enjoy teaching adults & kids how to fish & giving tips to even the seasoned fisherman. Kids age 10 & under fish at a discounted rate. Discounts are also available for military & law enforcement upon request. Please visit my website, find me on Facebook @allaboutstripes for more information or don't hesitate to call me with any questions.

It was beautiful. The cook out area was nice. I was a bit disappointed with walking down to the…read morewater and finding broken glass. I picked it up,but I know it wasn't the parks fault. Definitely recommend swim shoes.

Park has been re-furbished this year and it is really nice. Now if the camp host would clean up…read morethere camp sites it would be five stars.