Home / Media / News Releases

  • Waterfowl Refuge and No Hunting Zones

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages a waterfowl refuge on the Middle Fork and Elk Fork branches

  • FIREWOOD CUTTING AT MARK TWAIN LAKE

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that firewood cutting for personal use will be allowed by permit on designated areas of Mark Twain Lake. The cutting period will begin on November 4, 2016 and continue through February 17, 2017. Please be aware that firewood cutting areas may close for short durations during this period to accommodate hunting seasons, inclement weather, and ground conditions.

  • Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announces the waiver of day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11.

  • Closure of South Shore State Park

    CARLYLE LAKE – Due to several years of reduced budgets by the State of Illinois and lack of maintenance, the South Shore State Park facilities have become degraded, resulting in unsafe conditions and minimal useable recreation facilities. As a result, the Corps of Engineers has terminated the lease and closed the area to allow for work to be completed to make the area safe for public access. A portion of the area is scheduled to reopen in 2017.

  • Fall Opportunities at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – Fall is a beautiful time for camping! 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 4 p.m. Sunday, November 1st, Boulder and Coles Creek Campgrounds will be open through 4 p.m. Sunday, October 16th, and Dam East and Hazlet State Park Campgrounds are open year round.

  • Carlyle Lake Master Plan Public Workshop

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake will hold a public workshop regarding the 2016 Carlyle Lake Draft Master Plan Update. An overview of the updated plan will be presented at the Mariners Village Resort Conference Center in Carlyle, IL at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2016.

  • Enduring Service Volunteer Award Presented to Bob Kendrick

    September 29, 2016, Mark Twain Lake – On September 29, 2016, Mr. Bob Kendrick of Monroe City,

  • Annual Halloween Walk at Mark Twain Lake October 14 & 15

    September 28, 2016, Mark Twain Lake – It’s that time of year again when the Indian Creek Campground

  • St. Louis District supports National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 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 on Saturday, Sept. 24.

  • “Missouri Skies” Presentation at Mark Twain Lake

    September 22, 2016, Mark Twain Lake –Dr. Robert Sadler from Culver-Stockton College will give a