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  • USACE waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 28.The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities

  • USACE waives recreation area day use fees June 16 and 19

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees at more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services,

  • Island Park Campground at Pine Flat Lake to close May 6-17 for upgrades

    Island Park Campground at Pine Flat Lake will be closed May 6-17 while electrical infrastructure upgrades are accomplished. The closure may be extended, but the campground is expected to reopen before Memorial Day weekend.The closure may require that some camping reservations be cancelled for the safety of visitors. Questions about current

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

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11.The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities

  • Englebright Lake camping reservations change to online-only Jan 1

    Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, camping at Englebright Lake will only be available with a reservation made through www.recreation.gov.Once the change occurs, campsite reservations may be made up to 24 hours in advance. If campsite reservations are not available for desired dates, users may set alerts to be notified of openings.Englebright Lake campgrounds

  • USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas on June 16 and June 19

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving day use fees at more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide, including at Sacramento District’s 10 lake and river projects, in observance of the USACE birthday on June 16 and Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19.

  • USACE opens larger, safer parking lot at Martis Valley Trail

    In coordination with Placer County and the Northstar Community Services District, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened a new parking lot at Martis Creek Dam and Lake on May 19.Located directly across HWY 267 from Martis Dam Road, the new 39-space lot provides safer entry and exit for Martis Valley Trail visitors.Minor construction activities are

  • Two Lake Kaweah recreation areas temporarily closed for public safety

    At the request of the Tulare County Sherriff’s Office, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District today closed visitor access to the Cobble Knoll and Slick Rock Recreation Areas at Lake Kaweah. The closure is a public safety measure made necessary by current riverbank instability caused by increased Kaweah River flows following historic

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District changes recreation area fees at 10 locations in California on Jan. 1, 2023

    SACRAMENTO, California – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is changing their fees at all of their recreation areas in California. The fee change, which keeps pace with other recreation facilities in the surrounding area, is the result of the increased cost of maintaining recreation facilities due to the continued rise in

  • New Hogan Dam and Lake to open Wrinkle Cove Day Use Area

    Valley Springs, California – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District’s New Hogan Dam and Lake will reopen the Wrinkle Cove Day Use Area to vehicle access beginning October 13, 2020. While visiting USACE recreation areas, visitors are encouraged to practice social distancing and other COVID-19 safety precautions required and recommended

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