Belton Lake (BLORA)

3/4 of Belton Lake resides on a military reservation. This side of the lake is known as BLORA (Belton Lake Outdoor Recreational Area). It's staffed by Army soldiers from Fort Hood located 30-45 minutes away. The military protects the majority of... Read more

3/4 of Belton Lake resides on a military reservation. This side of the lake is known as BLORA (Belton Lake Outdoor Recreational Area). It's staffed by Army soldiers from Fort Hood located 30-45 minutes away. The military protects the majority of wildlife within its borders around the nation. And thanks to the lake's nesting within this reservation, there is an abundance of wildlife to be seen year-round. Boating on the lake is fun, and can be quite outrageous at times. There are numerous boating ramps around the lake, and slips are available at the Marina. Activities on the lake can fetch anything from waterskiing to body boards. For personal craft, your safety is in your hands. For rental craft, ALL users must use lifevests provided at the Marina, and have both a qualified driver and a spotter if waterskiing. If fishing is your forte, bait&tackle as well as FishFinders can be found at the Marina. Good luck! If swimming and getting wet, but not half-drowned, is for you, then I suggest roaming Sierra Beach. This segment of the lakeshore has several areas for entertainment for everyone. Volleyball nets, snacks, both a swim-at-your-own-risk and Lifeguarded swimming areas, dual waterslides, and picnic sites galore! Kiddie playgrounds mushroom out of various portions of BLORA. Near the entrance there is a tower on a tall hill that gives you a view of - almost - the entire lake. You get a feel for how large this canyon-like region really is from up here. Campgrounds, hiking trails, Club-sponsored mountain bike trails, a horseback camp, and the thrill of the outdoors can make BLORA an experience to remember. Close