Bellwood Lake is a 170-acre reservoir in west Tyler, Texas, created by an earthen dam across Indian Creek, a tributary of the Neches River. The historic dam, built in 1894 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, creates a lake with a capacity of 1,391 acre-feet and a spillway crest elevation of 426 feet above sea level.

The lake is owned and controlled by the City of Tyler and serves as a reserved surface water source, making water quality protection a priority. Limited recreational access is available on the north shore via Bellwood Lake Drive off Texas Highway 31. The southern shoreline is bordered by The Cascades development, with Cascades Shoreline Drive providing access along that bank.

The lake and its surrounding 185 acres of city-owned land are used for recreational purposes, though facilities and access points are limited on the north shore. The surrounding landscape features The Cascades development, which includes hiking trails and recreational amenities, while the northern shore maintains a more natural character.

Road 1243 provides access from Bellwood Lake Drive to the dam area. The lake's relatively small size makes it suitable for day trips. The shoreline currently lacks designated launch points or paddling facilities. Given its primary role as a potential drinking water source, paddlers should be particularly mindful of maintaining water quality.

The lake exists within Tyler's Piney Woods region, offering paddlers views of East Texas woodland scenery. While recreational use is permitted, paddlers should be aware that the lake's primary purpose remains that of a municipal water reserve, which may influence access and usage policies.