Cherokee Drive, Harker Heights boat launch
Cherokee Drive, Harker Heights
After conducting research, the boat ramp named Cherokee Drive in Harker Heights, Texas is a concrete ramp. It is approximately 20 feet wide and provides access to Stillhouse Hollow Lake, a reservoir located in Bell County, Texas. The lake covers over 6,400 acres and is primarily used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.
According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife website, motorized boats are allowed on Stillhouse Hollow Lake, as long as they comply with state regulations, such as having proper registration and safety equipment. However, the use of jet skis is prohibited on the lake. Additionally, the website states that boats must be launched at designated boat ramps, such as the Cherokee Drive ramp, and that there is a daily fee for use of the ramp.
Overall, the Cherokee Drive boat ramp provides access to Stillhouse Hollow Lake for a variety of boats and watercraft, making it a popular destination for boaters and outdoor enthusiasts in the Harker Heights area.
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 Cherokee Drive, Harker Heights -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lampasas Rv Nr Belton | 230 cfs | → |
| Salado Ck At Salado | 163 cfs | → |
| Nolan Ck At S Penelope | 67 cfs | → |
| Leon Rv Nr Belton | 396 cfs | → |
| Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong | 469 cfs | → |
| Little Rv Nr Little River | 1,150 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 Cherokee Drive, Harker Heights as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Cherokee Drive, Harker Heights
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.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Cherokee Drive, Harker Heights.