7 Dec 2023

23-057 Dworshak closes select recreation areas for the winter

AHSAHKA, Idaho – Dworshak Dam will be closing some of its recreation areas for the winter season.

2 Nov 2023

USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

19 Oct 2023

Rend Lake Beaches and Other Recreation Areas Closing for the Season

Several recreation areas managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake will be closing for the season.

19 Sep 2023

USACE announces early opening of campsites ahead of 2024 solar eclipse

USACE is announcing the early opening of several campsites in the Little Rock District to facilitate the influx of people to Arkansas and Missouri for the solar eclipse happening on April 8, 2024.

8 Sep 2023

Waterfront campsites at Wilson Lake will be closed Sept. 18-22 to allow for invasive species control

All waterfront campsites at Wilson Lake, near Sylvan Grove, Kansas, will be closed the week of Sept. 18-22 because a helicopter will be flying near the shorelines using an herbicide to help control phragmites. Campgrounds affected include Lucas Park, Minooka Park, Otoe State Park and Hell Creek State Park. Campsites that do not border the water are still available for camping.

16 Aug 2023

Bob Shetler Campground to be Closed for 2024 Recreation Season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the Bob Shetler Campground at Saylorville Lake will be closed throughout the 2024 recreation season to facilitate upgrades and repairs to water and sewer line systems.

2 Aug 2023

23-042 Repaving project at Dent Acres Campground moved to 2024

Ahsahka, Idaho –Dent Acres Campground will be closed for camping between August 1 and September 30, 2024, due to a repaving project.

13 Jun 2023

Shady Creek Campground to reopen June 16

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the Shady Creek Recreation Area campground, located near Muscatine, Iowa, will reopen for reservations starting June 16. Opening of the recreation area was delayed this summer due to infrastructure upgrades within the park. Reservations can be made by visiting https://www.recreation.gov/ or calling 877-444-6777. For more information on Rock Island District recreation areas visit: www.mvr.usace.army.mil.

5 May 2023

Percy Priest superheroes tool around for recreation

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 5, 2023) – A team of superheroes at J. Percy Priest Lake are known for tooling around campgrounds and recreation areas while repairing and maintaining facilities, often saving the day by unclogging a restroom sink, fixing a leaky water line, or restoring power at a campsite.

26 Apr 2023

Tetilla Peak Recreation Area and Campground closed for 2023 recreation season due to infrastructure improvement project

The entire Tetilla Peak Recreation Area and Campground and the Santa Cruz Day Use Area, including the Santa Cruz Road, are closed to visitors during the 2023 recreation season due to a construction project funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.