Access Site
TX
Fort Hood Recreation Area
City: Fort Cavazos, TX
County: Bell County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 31.14844, -97.55858
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Owl Creek at East Range Rd, Ft Cavazos, TX
4.8 mi away
Nolan Creek at South Penelope, Belton, TX
5.4 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
The Fort Hood Recreation Area offers a convenient boat ramp for accessing Belton Lake via Cowhouse Creek in Bell County. This USACE-operated facility features a two-lane concrete ramp with ample parking for vehicles and trailers. The ramp provides free access and is open year-round, making it a reliable launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters exploring the lake system.
Located on the east shore of Belton Lake near Fort Cavazos, the site is easily reached from Belton by taking FM 439 or FM 2305 west from Texas 317—just look for park signage. The facility is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and visitors can contact them at (254) 939-2461 for current conditions or facility details. This access point is particularly convenient for paddlers exploring Belton Lake and its connected waterways, with nearby recreational opportunities and historical sites in the Salado and Belton areas.
Located on the east shore of Belton Lake near Fort Cavazos, the site is easily reached from Belton by taking FM 439 or FM 2305 west from Texas 317—just look for park signage. The facility is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and visitors can contact them at (254) 939-2461 for current conditions or facility details. This access point is particularly convenient for paddlers exploring Belton Lake and its connected waterways, with nearby recreational opportunities and historical sites in the Salado and Belton areas.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Belton Lake
Located within
Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Located within
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