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St. Louis District Recreation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the largest provider of water-based outdoor recreation in the nation. The St. Louis District also operates and maintains five lakes and their associated recreational areas. These lakes, which serve a variety of purposes ranging from flood protection and recreation to potable water supply and hydroelectricity, average over 10 million visitors a year.Visitors of all ages can enjoy traditional activities like hiking, biking, fishing, camping and hunting, and for those slightly more adventurous there is windsurfing, disc golf, mountain biking and geo-caching. Regardless of your favorite activity one thing is certain, recreation enriches people's lives. A visit to an Army Corps of Engineers' recreation area can strengthen family ties and friendships; create unforgettable memories and connect people to nature that will last a lifetime.

Federal Recreation Passes


Golden Age and Golden Access Passports

The Golden Age and Golden Access Passports have been replaced by the America the Beautiful – the National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Passes. The requirements to obtain the new Senior and Access passes remain the same (Senior: U.S. citizen 62 years old or older - Access: U.S. citizen legally blind or permanently disabled).


The existing Golden Age and Golden Access Passports are still valid and do not need to be replaced.


An America the Beautiful (AtB) pass is your ticket to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites. Each pass covers entrance fees at national parks and national wildlife refuges as well as standard amenity fees (day use fees) at national forests and grasslands, and at lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  The Senior passes and the Access pass can also be used at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers locations to receive a 50% discount on camping fees for the pass holder.

Please remember when making your purchase that Interagency Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable, cannot be extended and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.

For more information visit: Recreation Passes

Latest News Releases

Halloween Walk Ticket Sales
8/9/2026
August 9, 2025, Mark Twain Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake are announcing that the Indian Creek Halloween Walk admittance will be by advance tickets only.  Tickets are...
34th Annual Cruz-In the Dam Car Show Returns to Carlyle Lake
7/27/2026
Car enthusiasts from across the region are invited to the 34th Annual Cruz-In the Dam Car Show Nationals on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Mariner's Village Resort in the Dam West Recreation Area in...
Rend Lake Dam Road temporarily closed July 22
7/20/2026
The Rend Lake Dam Road will be temporarily closed to all traffic on Wednesday, July 22 beginning at 7 a.m. through 5 p.m. for a routine safety inspection...
Register for Kid’s Fishing Day on June 6, 2026
5/12/2026
MARK TWAIN LAKE, Mo – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, at Mark Twain Lake, will host Kid’s Fishing Day on June 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for youth between the ages of five and 12 in celebration of...
Reservations for the Annual Halloween Walk to Open June 4
5/7/2026
MARK TWAIN LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake will host its annual Halloween Walk Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, in the Indian Creek Campground...
Access Update for Ken Kenney’s at Lake Shelbyville
4/16/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is updating the public access to Ken Kenney’s at Lake Shelbyville, commonly labeled as Site #46 on USACE hunting and fishing maps. The roadway leading to the site is...

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Recreation Around the District

Lost on the Lake

This is a powerful seven minute testimonial video that can save your life or the life of someone you love. It is targeted for a mature audience. Produced by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Operations Center for Water Safety in cooperation with the Brian and Nathan Keese Family.

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