Cedar Ridge Park, Temple boat launch
Cedar Ridge Park, Temple
The Cedar Ridge Park boat ramp is a single lane ramp with a concrete surface. The ramp is 24 feet wide, and it is suitable for small to medium-sized boats. This boat ramp is designed to launch and retrieve boats quickly and safely, and it can accommodate a variety of watercraft, including motorboats, kayaks, canoes, and fishing boats.
The Cedar Ridge Park boat ramp services Belton Lake, which is a reservoir on the Leon River in the Brazos River basin. The lake covers an area of 12,372 acres and has a maximum depth of 124 feet. The lake provides ample opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and other water activities.
According to the latest information available, the craft allowed on Belton Lake include motorized watercraft, sailboats, canoes, kayaks, and other non-powered watercraft. However, all boaters are required to follow the rules and regulations set by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to ensure safety on the water.
In summary, the Cedar Ridge Park boat ramp in Temple, Texas, is a single-lane concrete ramp that is 24 feet wide. It services Belton Lake, a reservoir on the Leon River in the Brazos River basin. The boat ramp is designed to accommodate small to medium-sized boats, including motorboats, kayaks, canoes, and fishing boats. All boaters are required to follow the rules and regulations set by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Cedar Ridge Park, Temple -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Rv Nr Belton | 396 cfs | → |
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 67 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv Nr Belton | 230 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,150 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Salado | 163 cfs | → |
| N Elm Ck At Rosebud Rd Nr Meeks | 8 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Cedar Ridge Park, Temple as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Cedar Ridge Park, Temple
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
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