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  • Hunter Ethics

    CARLYLE LAKE - With the fall hunting season underway, hunters are reminded of their obligation to practice ethical and safe hunting while in the field. Remember, your personal ethics might not match your neighbors, but certain guidelines do pertain to all hunters.

  • Changes for Camping Reservations at Lake Shelbyville

    For Immediate Release: 05 November 2020 Release No.: 21-02 Changes Coming to Lake Shelbyville Campgrounds in 2021 Lake Shelbyville- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville would like to announce campground opening dates and policy changes for the 2021 recreation season. Lake Shelbyville had a successful year in 2020 with campsite utilization rates up almost 20%. The 2021 season is projected to be another busy year for outdoor recreation and camping.

  • Firewood Cutting at Mark Twain Lake

    Mark Twain Lake, November 2, 2020 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that firewood

  • 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 its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.

  • Waterfowl Refuge and No Hunting Zones

    Mark Twain Lake, October 28, 2020 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages a waterfowl refuge on

  • Mark Twain Lake Day Use Fee Collection Changes Due to COVID-19

    Mark Twain Lake, October 27, 2020 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Mark Twain Lake is

  • Holland appointed to Mississippi River Commission

    President Donald J. Trump recently appointed Major General Diana M. Holland as a member and as the 41st President of the Mississippi River Commission (MRC).

  • Fall Opportunities at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – Fall is a beautiful time to enjoy the outdoors! Carlyle Lake’s fall opportunities will keep you busy the entire season! Enjoy the cool fall temperatures with family and friends while roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over a crackling campfire. Carlyle Lake offers opportunities at several campgrounds that stay open for fall camping. Dam West and McNair Campgrounds will be open through 12 p.m. Monday, November 2nd 2020. Boulder Campground has been extended until 12 p.m. Monday, November 2nd 2020 to help create more camping opportunities since camping has been a popular activity during the COVID 19 pandemic. Dam East and Hazlet State Park Campgrounds are open year round.

  • Mark Twain Lake Facility and Road Maintenance May Cause Minor Delays

    Mark Twain Lake, October 13, 2020 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake will be

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Resume Collection of Day Use Recreation Fees October 1

    WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will resume the collection of