Outdoors
Lakes near Killeen
4 named lakes within 30 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Lakes within 30 mi
4
Closest
9.5 mi
Nolan Lake
Within 10 miles
1
Reservoirs
2
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 4 places loads as you scroll.
All lakes, nearest first
- 9.5miNolan Lakereservoir
- 10.2miStillhouse Hollow Lake
- 15miBelton Lakereservoir
- 29.7miLake Georgetown
Straight-line distance from the center of Killeen; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Many reservoirs are drinking-water supplies with no swimming or body contact. Look for a designated swim beach.
Green, scummy or paint-like water can be a toxic blue-green algae bloom. Keep kids and dogs out and check the county advisory.
Boat launches often need a day pass or inspection for invasive mussels, and anglers 16 and older usually need a state fishing license.
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Questions
What is the closest lake to Killeen?
Nolan Lake, about 9.5 miles from the center of Killeen.
How many lakes are near Killeen?
4 named lakes are within 30 miles, 1 of them within 10 miles.
Are the lakes near Killeen natural?
2 of the 4 are reservoirs made by dams; the rest are mapped as natural lakes. Swimming rules differ, so check each one.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.