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  • Blood Drive Donors to Receive Free Camping

    CARLYLE LAKE – The American Red Cross in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, September 15th at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The American Red Cross works diligently every day to keep an adequate supply of blood available. The need for blood is ongoing—24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In the United States a blood transfusion is needed every two seconds. The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give the gift of life to help meet the demand.

  • Temporary Closure of the Dam East Boat Ramp

    CARLYLE LAKE – The Dam East Boat Ramp and High Water Ramp will be temporarily closed from Thursday, September 15, through Sunday, September 18, 2016. This closure is necessary to provide public safety and support the 2016 Outdoorsman Show at the Fish House Restaurant. During this timeframe, visitors should use the boat ramps located at the Dam West Recreation or the Coles Creek Recreation Area.

  • Knife Gate Valve Replacement at the Re-Regulation Dam

    September 13, 2016, Mark Twain Lake –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake would like

  • Pirate Day at Mark Twain Lake September 17th

    September 7, 2016, Mark Twain Lake – Come set sail with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the

  • Indian Creek West Boat Ramp Closure

    August 25, 2016, Mark Twain Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin removal of the wave

  • Weekend Activities at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is preparing for a fun and safe weekend. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, boating, bike riding or other outdoor activities, Carlyle Lake offers an abundance of recreation opportunities. While participating in water related recreation activities, always wear your life jacket. Over two-thirds of people who drown never had any intention of being in the water.

  • Summer Hunting Opportunities at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – Carlyle Lake offers the outdoor sportsman a variety of late summer hunting opportunities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources work together to manage public lands and waters at Carlyle Lake. More than 10,000 acres of public lands are open to public hunting to which all-current Illinois game laws and regulations are in effect. All hunters are also required to sign in and out daily and record harvest at the nearest hunter sign in box. Access areas are conveniently located around the lake to provide parking and access to public lands.

  • Cruisin’ the Dam Car Show and Cruz-In

     CARLYLE LAKE - On Friday, August 12, 2016, the 20th Annual Car Show & Cruz-In will be held at the

  • Dove Hunt for Sportsmen with Disabilities

    CARLYLE LAKE – Disabled sportsmen can now call or write to the Carlyle Lake Project Office to reserve access to one of seven handicapped-accessible dove hunting blinds available for September 1-2, 2016. Hunting hours will be from 12:00 p.m. until sunset. The blinds are located among bountiful sunflowers at the Steins Field Access Area.

  • Saturday, August 6th:

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is preparing for a fun and safe weekend. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, boating, bike riding or other outdoor activities, Carlyle Lake offers an abundance of recreation opportunities. While participating in water related recreation activities, always wear your life jacket. Over two-thirds of people who drown never had any intention of being in the water.