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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Closes All Campgrounds and Day-Use Parks Due to Government Shutdown

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has closed all USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks nationwide with the shutdown of the federal government. Affected recreation areas will not reopen until after the shutdown is lifted.

 

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks with leased areas and concessionaires will remain open, but cannot be supported by USACE personnel or services while the shutdown is in place.

 

 

Campers who are still on site will be required to vacate campgrounds no later than 8 p.m., Wednesday(tomorrow). These campers may elect to leave their campsite reservations open for possible use after the shutdown is lifted. Campers will receive a refund for any unused portion of their reservations

 

Customers scheduled to arrive may cancel their reservations for a full refund. These customers may also choose to leave reservations open for possible use after the shutdown is lifted and request a refund for any unused portion of their reservation due to the shutdown.

 

USACE will post current information on the nationwide closure and reopening of facilities at www.usace.army.mil

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