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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.