Is it better to live on or off base?

This depends on your family priorities, BAH rate, and waitlist times for base housing.

Things To Do Near Fort Cavazos

Note for Military Families: This guide provides general overviews based on reasonable approximations to help you start your research. We do not provide personalized real estate, legal, financial, or school-placement advice. Verify everything directly.

Welcome to Fort Cavazos

Moving to Fort Cavazos? This guide offers a safe approximation of what to expect regarding things to do. Be sure to verify details directly.

Family Lifestyle & Recreation

Families often seek communities with active recreation options.

Parks & Trails:
Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA)
Military recreation area with beaches, boating, and trails.
Lions Club Park
Massive local park with playgrounds and aquatic center.
Dana Peak Park
Excellent for hiking and lake swimming.
Chalk Ridge Falls Park
Wooded trail featuring a suspension bridge and waterfalls.
Purser Family Park
Disc golf, dog park, and jogging trails.
Youth Sports:
Fort Cavazos CYS
Base-run leagues for dependents.
Killeen Youth Soccer League
Fall and spring recreational soccer.
Belton Youth Baseball Association
Highly active local baseball league.
Extracurricular Access:
Killeen Bowlerama
Local bowling alley.
Altitude Trampoline Park
Indoor jumping and foam pits.
Mayborn Science Theater
Planetarium shows on the local college campus.
Weekend Activities:
Cameron Park Zoo
A great day trip to Waco.
Inner Space Cavern
Explore ancient caves.
Austin City Limits
Only an hour drive to major Texas attractions.