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Notice of Availability

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY: NOTICE NO. DACW38-9-25-72

TIMBER SALE NOTICE LETTER: NO. DACW38-9-25-72

Rend Lake Dam

Rend Lake Bike Trail

Gun Creek Campground

Fisheries Improvements

North Marcum Archery Range

Sunflowers

Water Recreation

Latest News Release

Repurpose Your Live Christmas Trees for Fish Habitat

12/15/2025

Repurpose your live Christmas tree by donating it to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rend Lake Project for fish habitat. Donated trees will be bundled together and placed underwater in Rend Lake,...

Temporary Area Closures During Firearm Deer Seasons at Rend Lake

11/19/2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake wishes to inform visitors that several recreation areas will be temporarily closed during the state firearm deer hunting seasons...

Rend Lake Dam West Boat Ramp Closed for Special Event May 1 & 2, 2025

4/28/2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rend Lake Project will temporarily close public access to Dam West Boat Ramp and Recreation Area from sunrise to 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2. This...

Lake Level Information

Contact

Mailing Address:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center
11981 Rend City Rd.
Benton, IL. 62812

Telephone:
Project Office: (618) 724-2493
Fax: (618) 724-4089

Email:
RendInfo-MVS@usace.army.mil

Visitor Center Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Camping Reservations:
1-877-444-6777

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