An official army family and MWR Site

Nature In Lights

Open To All: 15 Nov through Dec 31, 2024 - join us for a Fort Cavazos Holiday Drive-thru Tradition and we will be open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas.

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BLORA NIL, 5:30 - 11 p.m.
Located at Cottage Road BLDG NAF 126
Enjoy a five-and-a-half mile holiday lights attraction at BLORA for the entire Family!

** Nature In Lights guests visiting on Mon-Wed evenings will receive a Collector's 17th Edition Annual Nature In Lights ornament. (Limited one per vehicle, while supplies last).

Santa’s Village:
Take a break at Santa's Village. Browse vendor booths, purchase crafts, concessions and photos with Santa.

Live Oak Pavilion
5:30 - 11pm
• 28 Nov - 08 Dec and Nightly 15-24 Dec.
+1 (254)287-0011

Santa's Depot
Separate Trail of lights only seen via locomotive train.
$5 Adults, $3 Child (11 and Under), lap children ride free

Near the Marina
5:30 - 11pm
• 28 Nov - 08 Dec and Nightly 15-24 Dec.
+1 (254)287-2523

Pony Rides at BLORA Ranch $5

BLORA Ranch
5:30 - 11pm
• 28 Nov - 08 Dec and Nightly 15-24 Dec.
+1 (254)394-5018

Restrooms:
All restroom facilities are outlined in Green Lights for easy recognition throughout BLORA.

Cost
  • $20 -- Car, Mini-Van & Pick-Up
  • $35 -- Limos, 15-Passenger Van & RVs
  • $55 -- 24 Passenger Van
  • $80 -- 47+ Passenger Van or Larger Bus

How to get to Nature in Lights:

From Fort Cavazos: 
Clear Creek Rd or TJ Mills Blvd to Old Ironsides Ave., Turn right on to Old Ironsides Ave., Turn left on to Martin Dr/East Range Rd.,  Turn right on to North Nolan Rd. for 10 miles, Turn left on Cottage Rd.

From Killeen/Copperas Cove: 
Hwy 190 toWSYoung North to Rancier Ave., Turn right on to Rancier Ave/FM 439., Turn left on Sparta Rd., Turn right on Cottage Rd.

From Temple/Belton: 
Interstate 35 exit Hwy 190 West, Exit Loop 121 North, Turn left on to Sparta Rd., Turn right on Cottage Rd . 

  • Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA)
  • BLORA is Open... Partially. We are proud to welcome swimmers, boaters, campers, fishermen, etc... back to BLORA. Although the entire area is not available, we will have Cottage Rentals, Hilltop Camping, Cottage RV Park Sites, Deer Park Camping, Pavilion Rentals (Lakeview, Hideaway & Live Oak), Carp Boat Ramp and Sierra Beach Swimming Area (No Lifegards - "swim at your own risk" beach).
  • Military DSN (312)737-2523
  • Hours:
    Open 24 Hours.