Northwestern Division News Releases

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers Birthday and Juneteenth Celebration

Press Operations — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.

Corps of Engineers extends America the Beautiful Military Recreation Pass benefits to veterans and Gold Star families

Press Operations — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 01:47:00 GMT

Beginning Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2020, all U.S. military veterans and Gold Star family members will be eligible to enter USACE-managed recreation areas free of charge where a day use recreation fee applies. This benefit does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities (group picnic shelters) and events. Some facilities and activities on federal recreation lands are managed by private concessionaires whose services would not be covered by this benefit.

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

Press Operations — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:46:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 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, November 11.

Army Corps of Engineers invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26

Press Operations — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 19:15:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes volunteers to continue the annual tradition of public service by participating in this year’s National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 26. Events will be held both virtually and in-person where possible and with COVID-19 safety precautions in place.

USACE operated campgrounds at Garrison project now open

Press Operations — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 13:55:00 GMT

Campgrounds operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Garrison Project are open as of today after being closed to protect against the further spread of the COVID-19.

Oahe campgrounds opening Monday

Press Operations — Fri, 29 May 2020 21:16:00 GMT

Campgrounds operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Oahe, South Dakota, project will open Monday. This will include the Beaver Creek and Hazelton Campgrounds in North Dakota.

Gavins Point USACE campgrounds opening Monday

Press Operations — Fri, 29 May 2020 20:15:00 GMT

Campgrounds operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Gavins Point Project will open Monday. This will include Cottonwood and Nebraska Tailwaters campgrounds.

Army Corps opening Libby Dam Campgrounds

Press Operations — Fri, 22 May 2020 19:21:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) officials at Libby Dam will open Blackwell Flats and Dunn Creek Flats Campgrounds Friday afternoon, May 22, 2020, in time for Memorial Day weekend. While the campgrounds, boat ramps and day-use areas are open, the Libby Dam Visitor Center and Dam Tours will remain closed until further notice. Special Events have been cancelled or rescheduled for the fall. Picnic Shelters also remain closed, with no reservations available for now. Individual picnic tables are still available.

Corps-managed campgrounds begin orderly shutdown

Press Operations — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:38:00 GMT

As America confronts the challenges of Coronavirus disease 2019, protecting the health and safety of the recreating public, volunteers and our government personnel is our highest priority. To protect against the further spread of the Coronavirus all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers managed campgrounds have begun an orderly shutdown and will be closed indefinitely.

Army Corps of Engineers modifying operations at recreation areas due to Coronavirus

Press Operations — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:55:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it has begun the orderly shutdown of all USACE-managed campgrounds to protect against the further spread of coronavirus disease 2019. Visitor centers, beaches, special events, and USACE-sponsored events such as shore sweeps, interpretive programs, Kids to Parks Day, Earth Day events, public meetings and other public gatherings at all USACE-managed sites and facilities have also been closed and/or put on hold until further notice.

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks closing pedestrian gates to all visitors

Press Operations — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:36:00 GMT

Due to the changing environment in regards to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and aligning with other local government agencies, the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks will be closing all the pedestrian gates to visitors and commuters effective March 17 at 9:00 p.m. This includes the north gate near Northwest 54th street and the south gate near West Commodore Way.

Navigation locks on Columbia, Snake rivers to close March 2 for annual maintenance

Press Operations — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 18:32:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct routine annual inspections, preventative maintenance and repairs at all navigation locks on the Columbia and Snake rivers March 2-17.