Cedar Ridge Campground

Shade, sun and Starlink are our estimates from Meta and the World Resources Institute’s canopy-height model (about 2 m pixels, from satellite imagery calibrated with space lidar; CC BY 4.0). From 2 m above each site we trace 72 lines out to 60 m and note the tallest tree in each direction. Shade counts trees overhead, the canopy within 30 m and how much of the afternoon sky is blocked. Sun counts how open the southern sky is. Starlink needs open sky above 35°, with the northern half counted twice because US dishes tilt north, and we keep the best spot within 8 m of the site’s post. The model sees tree heights only, not trunks, buildings or hills, so check with the Starlink app when you arrive.

Slope is the ground at each site’s post over about 4 m, from USGS 3DEP 3.4 m lidar: level under 2%, gentle to 4% (most rigs level on blocks), sloped to 8% (fine for a tent), steep beyond.

Cell coverage is from the FCC Broadband Data Collection (carrier filings as downloaded May 2026): each site is tested against each carrier’s modelled outdoor 4G/5G coverage. It is what the carriers report, not a measured signal.

Weather is NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals for the campground. Sites and facts are from Recreation.gov’s open data (July 2026). Map imagery: USGS The National Map. Photos: Recreation.gov.

From the campground’s Recreation.gov listing: “Facilities List: 1 Gatehouse (Months, days, hours and pass availability subject to change) On-Site Park Hosts/Maintenance Volunteers 76 Campsites (w/ hookups) 7 Restroom Facilities (Water-bourne) Day Use Area (Day use fee applies) 2 Boat Ramps (Multi-lane) 2 Courtesy Docks 1 Marina 2 Group Pavilions (Reservable on Rec.gov) 1 Group Campsite (10 RV/Tent Sites w/ water and electric)(Reservable on Rec.gov) 1 Basketball Court 1 Playground 2 Volleyball Courts 1 Activity Center (Reservable on-site) 1 Hiking Trail 1 Swim Beach (Seasonal) 2 RV Dump Stations (w/ Non-Potable Water) Facilities Description: All 76 campsites, have water and electric hookups, a covered picnic table, and a charcoal grill. The campground is partially forested with a mix of sun and shade. It lies on the shores of Belton Lake and Cedar Creek, with its scenic white limestone bluffs. Some of the campsites are directly on the shore, while others are a short walk away. The springtime brings an abundance of wildflowers that blanket areas of the park. Deer, turkey and other small game are commonly seen, and a man-made wetland on the opposite side of the lake provides an additional 25 acres of wildlife habitat in the area.”

Page data as of October 15, 2026. Full source notes are in each layer’s info in the app.