Army Corps of Engineers Camping

Learn about camping and boondocking on Army Corps of Engineers projects

Nelson Creek Recreation Area, Fort Peck Lake, MT

Nelson Creek Recreation Area, Fort Peck Lake, Montana Fort Peck Lake is technically property of U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and is officially known as, “Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge”. However, the USFWS contracts the management of Fort Peck Lake Campgrounds to three different agencies. The Army Corps of Engineers manages most of the recreation areas, along with Fort Peck Dam. A few other recreation areas are managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the State of Montana. Nelson Creek Recreation Area is among those managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. There is no fee to get in and ... Read more

Highway 31 Landing, McAlester, OK

Highway 31 Landing, McAlester, OK Oklahoma is not well known for boondocking or free camping. However, there are many places where one can camp for free; it’s just difficult to find these places. Locals know about them but tend to keep them a secret. Highway 31 Landing is one of those places. Well, not anymore now that we’ve published this. While it’s part of the Army Corps of Engineers, the Corps doesn’t actively maintain it. Maintenance is actually contracted out to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. However, when we a DOT employee drove by our camp, we stopped them to talk. ... Read more

Dude Ranch Lakeside Use Area, Oacoma, SD

Dude Ranch Lakeside Use Area, Oacoma, SD You won’t find a lot of free camping in South Dakota east of the Badlands. Dude Ranch happens to be among the handful, and probably one of the most popular. Because it’s located just a couple miles away from I-90 and the City of Chamberlain, many RV boondockers come here to capitalize. It was primarily intended to give boaters access to Lake Francis Case, but it ended up becoming more known as a boondocking area. There are still plenty of boats launching from Dude Ranch, however. It’s just that you’ll probably see more ... Read more

Cedar Creek Campground, Lake Whitney, TX

Cedar Creek Campground, Lake Whitney, TX Cedar Creek Campground stands as a natural haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Surrounded by rocky cliffs, limestone formations, and the serene waters of the lake, this campground offers a diverse and captivating landscape. As documented in various sources, Cedar Creek is praised for its well-kept facilities, expansive camping grounds, and an array of amenities, making it an enticing destination for nature lovers and campers alike. Free for 14-days, there are dozens of smaller campsites suitable for tents, cars, and vans, along with about a half-dozen larger sites for RVs. During the winter season, most of ... Read more

A Guide to Boondocking at Army Corps of Engineers

Boondocking at Army Corps of Engineers! Boondocking on Army Corps of Engineers land offers an unparalleled camping experience of beautiful rivers and reservoirs and stunning landscape scenery. Even though most Army Corp of Engineers projects involve developed campgrounds for a fee, there are still some free campgrounds and primitive camping sites available for boondockers. Army Corps of Engineers Free Camping Map This map of free camping at Army Corps of Engineers projects depicts locations where boondockers and campers have been able to set up camp for free along rivers and reservoirs operated by the Army Corps of Engineers… Army Corps ... Read more

Army Corps of Engineers Campgrounds in Connecticut

Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds in Connecticut is limited to just the one campground at West Thompson Lake in North Grosvenordale. Aside from that, the Army Corps of Engineers supports no other camping at any of its dams and reservoirs in Connecticut...

Are E-Bikes Allowed on Army Corps of Engineers Campgrounds?

For starters, there is no single ACOE regulation that specifically identifies e-bikes as being banned on all their projects. However, the ACOE does have a rule that requires all vehicles to be operated in accordance to federal, state, and local laws...