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  • *Update* Temporary Closures at Lake Lanier

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, which oversees operations of numerous recreation sites throughout the southeast, will temporarily close several recreation areas ahead of the 2025 recreation season.

  • Temporary Closure of Recreational Parks Update 2

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, which oversees operations of numerous recreation sites throughout the southeast, will temporarily close several campgrounds and beaches ahead of the 2025 recreation season.

  • Temporary Closures at Lake Lanier

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, which oversees operations of numerous recreation sites throughout the southeast, will temporarily close several recreation areas ahead of the 2025 recreation season.

  • Temporary Closure of Recreational Parks Update

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, which oversees operations of numerous recreation sites throughout the southeast, will temporarily close several campgrounds and beaches ahead of the 2025 recreation season.

  • Mobile District to begin repairs at West Point Dam this fall

    This fall, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, will begin scheduled repairs to the concrete pier between spillway gates 5 and 6 at West Point Dam in West Point, Georgia.

  • Temporary Closure of Recreational Parks

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, which oversees operations of numerous recreation sites throughout the southeast, will close several campgrounds and beaches ahead of the 2025 recreation season.

  • Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

    As millions of Americans plan visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers for the 2025 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible and thoughtful activities in, on and around open water.

  • Road and Park closures announced for April 27 West Point Lake Triathlon

    R. Shaefer Heard Day Use Park and the road across West Point Dam will be closed to all vehicular traffic on Sunday, April 27, for the annual West Point Lake Triathlon. The event, hosted by Georgia Multisports Productions, will include swimming, bicycling, and running, all staged from the boat ramp area at Heard Park. The triathlon is set to start at 7:30 a.m. and end around 12:30 p.m. EST.

  • Lake Lanier launches ‘Pack In, Pack Out’ approach at East Bank Park & Buford Dam Park

    Starting this summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Lanier will implement a “Pack In, Pack Out” policy at East Bank Park and Buford Dam Park to support cleaner public spaces and encourage visitor responsibility.

  • Laurel Ridge Trail and Lower Pool East Park Closed

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Lanier has announced the partial closure of Laurel Ridge Trail and the full closure of Lower Pool East Park to support construction of a new foot bridge.