Don Wright - The Wright Guide to Camping With the Corps of Engineers: The Complete Guide to Campgrounds Built and Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

10TH EDITION

BY DON WRIGHT

P.O. Box 2832
Elkhart, IN 46515-2832
1.800-272.5518
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BY DON WRIGHT

FIELD EDITORS: Forrest and Carol Byron

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS: Allen Downs and Ted Houghton

Copyright 2015 - The Wright Guide. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except in the case of quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of all listings, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors which may have inadvertently occurred or for changes made after the publication. The publisher reserves the right to add, delete, or change the contents at any time.

The Wright Guide To:
Camping with the Corps of Engineers
10th Edition
ISBN 0-937877-61-6
Printed in the United States of America

P.O. Box 2832
Elkhart, IN 46515-2832
1.800-272.5518
(NOT FOR RESERVATIONS)

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The information in this book is derived from many sources, including information provided by district and project office input. Some information came from personal visits, camping and people who have used the facilities. We wish to thank those U. S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel and other individuals who have contributed to making this book a success. Included herein are listings on hundreds of projects and campgrounds.

The Corps of Engineers is a Corps of the United States Army under the Department of Defense. As such, it operates much the same as any other government agency in constant change. This is due to many factors, including but not limited to the following: size of the Corps, direction from congress and higher U. S. army commands, leeway granted the project officers by their district officers, size of the area utilized, budget concerns, safety, weather and other uses in the area. Since the 2001 terrorist attack and the continuing threats, many changes have been instituted by the government to protect the dams and facilities, and as a result, you may expect to be checked for identity and/or searched prior to participating in dam tours or other related facilities.

When using this book, please be remember that facilities are subject to change at any time. Campgrounds may be closed due to flooding, low flow augmentation releases, excessive soil erosion, insufficient funding, usage or personnel to supervise usage and other reasons. New campgrounds may be opened without notice. Additionally, areas which require a fee part of the year may not have some amenities such as water or electric available during the free or reduced fee season. Therefore, particularly when you are going to be traveling some distance, it is imperative that you call the campground or project office prior to departure for information necessary to meet your needs. Prices change, free parks may be closed or converted to fee parks, or parks may be consigned to other agencies (state, county, city, etc.) or leased to concessionaires.

Known fees are listed and subject to change without notice. Fees may be collected by roving patrol, ranger, gate attendant or self deposit (honor system). Also note that the symbols for some amenities, such as electric and water hookups, do not mean all sites have those amenities, but rather at least some are available. Other symbols for amenities such as golf courses, laundry facilities, marinas, etc., may be there as an indication that they are located nearby.

Your interest and assistance in providing us with updated information will be appreciated. Thanks to those who have provided information in the past. Please forward to The Wright Guide, P. O. Box 2832, Elkhart, IN 46515-2832. 1-800-272-5518. We have always found that the majority of Corps of Engineers campgrounds are well maintained and administered. Hoping you will find them the same and get lots of use from this publication. Happy Camping.

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers is the nations leading federal provider of high quality outdoor recreation opportunities for the public. The Corps operates more than 2,500 recreation areas and leases an additional 1,800 sites. The Corps hosts 360 million visits a year at its lakes, beaches and other areas with estimates that 25 million americans visit a Corps project at least once a year.

General regulations for the Corps of Engineers recreational facilities are contained in Title 36, U. S. Code. You may procure a copy at most Corps facilities.

Unless otherwise noted, for information on group camping areas and pavilion rentals, contact the project office.

Most projects will accept payment by personal check requiring such information as phone number, drivers license number and address. Many, including the National Recreation Reservation Service accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

Many campgrounds and projects have much to offer that is not listed under the camping information. The listed information is taken from that received from the districts and projects, some more detailed than others. Common amenities usually not listed are fire rings, lampposts, tables, grills and public telephones. Contact the project you plant to visit to obtain a complete listing. You may want to visit the district websites listed on the address page.

Golden Age and Golden Access Passports are no longer issued, but they are still honored by the Corps of Engineers.

America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Senior Pass. You must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of the age 62 or older. This pass provides for access to and use of federal recreation sites that charge entrance standard amenity fees. It also provides a 50% discount on some expanded amenity fees such as camping, boat launching, etc. These passes must be obtained in person at National Parks Service, National Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation recreation sites that charge fees. Identification is required to verify proof of age and residency. A $10 fee is charged for this pass, and it is good for your lifetime.

America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Access Pass. This pass must be acquired from the same entities listed under the senior pass information above. You will be required to provide proof of residency and have documentation issued by a federal agency such as the Veterans Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Income, or document issued by a atate agency such as a vocational rehabilitation agency, or a statement issued by a licensed physician. This pass provides the same discounts listed under the senior pass. There is no fee and the pass is good for your lifetime.