Wright Guide to Camping With The Corps of Engineers

Don Wright

Description

This informative guidebook lists all campgrounds in the United States built and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including summer and winter campground sites. Especially valuable for RV travelers and campers who are boaters and fishermen, the book includes all campsites with fishing and boating access located on or near lakes or streams managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps is renowned for keeping well-maintained sites, with inexpensive fees. Many of the campsites listed are in beautiful, little-known locations, too. Individual campground listings contain complete details about camping facilities, amenities, recreational activities available, RV park information, GPS and longitude/latitude information for each lake, and complete, easy-to-follow directions to get to each campground - which can be handy when traveling where internet signals can be difficult to receive. Concise overviews of the Corps of Engineers' projects at many sites are included for those curious about the works at many parks.

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Informations

• Publié par: The Wright Guide
• Date de parution: 01 mai 2018
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780937877630
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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11 TH E DITION

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The Wright Guide To: Camping with the Corps of Engineers 11th Edition ISBN 978-0-937877-60-9 Printed in the United States of America

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
ALABAMA
ARKANSAS
CALIFORNIA
CONNECTICUT
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
IDAHO
ILLINOIS
IOWA
KANSAS
KENTUCKY
LOUISIANA
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
MINNESOTA
MISSISSIPPI
MISSOURI
MONTANA
NEBRASKA
NEW MEXICO
NORTH CAROLINA
NORTH DAKOTA
OHIO
OKLAHOMA
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
SOUTH CAROLINA
SOUTH DAKOTA
TENNESSEE
TEXAS
VERMONT
VIRGINIA
WASHINGTON
WEST VIRGINIA
WISCONSIN
ABBREVIATIONS
NOTES
INTRODUCTION
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.
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 our listings of amenities, such as electric and water hookups, does not mean all sites have those amenities, but rather at least some are available.
Increasingly, trash removal services are not being provided at many Corps campgrounds with primitive campsites or other reduced amenities. Where trash service is not available, campers are expected to pack out their trash and dispose of it in a suitable manner.
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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers is the nation’s 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, driver’s 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 may be obtained online or in person at National Parks Service, National Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management, Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation recreation sites that charge fees. Identification is required to verify proof of age and residency. An $80 fee is now charged for this pass, and it is good for your lifetime. An installment-payment plan can be utilized for $20, good for one year from the date of purchase. Four consecutive annual Senior Passes at $20 each can then be exchanged for a lifetime pass.
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 Veteran’s Administration, Social Security Disability Income or Supplemental Income, or document issued by a state 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.
America the Beautiful - The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass. This pass is not honored by the Corps of Engineers.
Corps of Engineers Day Pass - Anyone may purchase this pass from any Corps of Engineers site charging day use fees. You may also purchase it through the mail from Corps projects or district offices. These discounts for entry and camping apply to the card-holder and those accompanying them in a private noncommercial vehicle, which includes recreational vehicles.
Concessionaires normally do not offer the discount, but some honor them. Ask! A few state parks systems honor the passes; most don’t.
Pets are permitted at most Corps campgrounds. They must be in the camper, vehicle, pen or on a leash no longer than 6’. Owners are requested to clean up after their pets. Pets are not allowed on beach areas where swimming is designated nor in rest rooms/showers, etc. Additional pet requirements and restrictions may apply at individual campgrounds and parks.
For the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS), call toll free, 1-877-444-6777, TDD 877-833-6777, or use the website, www.recreation.gov . Have the following information available when you call to place the reservation: Name of campground and project (lake, river, etc.), camp site number if possible or the type of site desired, arrival and departure dates, name, address and phone number, vehicles, trailers, tents and other equipment you will be bringing, license numbers of all vehicles you will be bringing, Golden Age/Access Passport Number or America the Beautiful Senior or Access Pass(if you have one), and your credit card number (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover) to pay for the reservation stay. Many campground reservations required a 2 or 3-day minimum stay on weekends. Additionally, most projects require a cancellation fee when making the reservation.
Non-campers are charged $5 day use fees at most Corps of Engineers recreation areas with boat ramps, picnicking, swimming or other recreational facilities. A national Corps annual pass may be purchased for $40 instead of the $5 day use permit. The pass may be used at any U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreaton areas in the U.S.
Some campers may desire to contract as a gate attendant. Contact the district in the area you desire. Additionally, the Corps of Engineers has a volunteer program available for those who wish to help in many different areas. Call 1-800-865-8337, or visit the website, www.orn.usace.army.mil/volunteer/
 

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