Baltimore District News Releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces Mountain Bike Skills Park & Allegrippis Trail Closures

Press Operations — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:25:25 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has closed Raystown Lake's Mountain Bike Skills Park for the winter season. The Skills Park is scheduled to reopen in April 2025 for the start of the new recreation season. The scheduled closure helps maintain the park's tread for future accessible and safe use and provides time to conduct maintenance repairs, as needed.

Be a Part of the Solution to Raystown Lake Pollution!

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:44:10 GMT

The Friends of Raystown Lake and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are calling on volunteers to participate in a shoreline cleanup at Raystown Lake during the annual Lake Cleanup Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tatman Run Recreation Area (rain or shine).

Army Corps Announces Temporary Tatman Run Recreation Area Closure

Press Operations — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, in coordination with Pennsylvania Department

Aitch Recreation Area Artesian Well to Reopen

Press Operations — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:08:00 GMT

Following an extensive relocation project, the Artesian Well at Aitch Recreation Area of Raystown

Raystown Lake Announces Gate Opening for Spring Turkey Season

Press Operations — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 20:06:22 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, announces the opening of Gate 28 on High Germany Road (Nancy's Camp Service Road) at Raystown Lake to begin Saturday, April 23, through Tuesday, May 31, for spring turkey season.

Army Corps to receive $62 million for Infrastructure, Disaster Relief projects in Chesapeake Bay region

Press Operations — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, will receive approximately $62 million

Army Corps Announces Lease Available for Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes, Ives Run Camp Store Concession

Press Operations — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 22:17:41 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is accepting proposals for the Ives Run Recreation Area Concession lease until Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The ten-year lease agreement encompasses the operation of the Ives Run camp store and campground laundry facility. In addition, the successful applicant will have the option to offer boat rentals.

Army Corps announces Mountain Bike Skills Park, Allegrippis Trails seasonal closures

Press Operations — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:34:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, will be closing the Raystown Lake's Mountain Bike Skills Park for the winter season on Nov. 26, 2021. The Skills Park is scheduled to reopen in April 2022 for the start of the new recreation season.

Hunting Access Opportunities at Raystown for 2021, 2022 Season

Press Operations — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:32:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Raystown Lake announces the opening of the following

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 25

Press Operations — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:44:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it 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 (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 25. In addition, USACE welcomes volunteers to continue the annual tradition of public service by participating in NPLD events.

Raystown Lake Facilities to Reopen, first Trashmaster Classic clean-up tournament announced

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:46:54 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, reopens Raystown Lake facilities after heavy rains from Hurricane Ida remnants caused significant flooding throughout the region last week.

Army Corps works to restore Raystown Lake of heavy rain impacts from Hurricane Ida remnants

Press Operations — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 21:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is managing the impacts of flooding at Raystown Lake after heavy rains from Hurricane Ida passed through the region from Tuesday, Aug. 31 to Wednesday, Sept. 2. USACE officials are taking precautionary measures to protect the public by implementing temporary closures to some of Raystown Lake’s campgrounds and facilities that rest near the water.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases Natural Resources Management Strategic Plan

Press Operations — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:12:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today released a Natural Resources Management Strategic Plan that provides a framework for the future of the USACE Natural Resources Management (NRM) program. The plan ensures wise management of public access to USACE lands and waters in a manner that protects all project purposes and mission areas through responsible outdoor recreation, environmental conservation and land use management while partnering with communities to serve the American people.

Bald Eagle fledgling rescued at Raystown Lake Dam

Press Operations — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 22:15:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District staff, and Pennsylvania Game Commission officers successfully coordinated the rescue of a grounded bald eaglet fledgling (or flying away from) the eagle's nest at Raystown Lake Dam, June 29, 2021.

Raystown Lake to Participate in Operation Dry Water Campaign, July 2-4

Press Operations — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:20:31 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will participate in the annual Operation Dry Water campaign July 2 – 4, 2021, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PAFBC) as part of a nationally coordinated effort to educate boaters about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The mission of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the number of alcohol and drug-related incidents and fatalities on the water.

Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety this summer season

Press Operations — Mon, 03 May 2021 12:54:00 GMT

Warmer weather is almost here and that means millions of Americans will be planning visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers. As the steward of many of these public waters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in and around the water.

Army Corps announces Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque Lakes facility openings, face mask & life jacket requirements

Press Operations — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (USACE), will open Ives Run Campground from May 1, 2021, until Oct. 31, 2021. The Cowanesque Lake, Tompkins Campground, will open from May 15, 2021, until Labor Day. USACE reminds all visitors, volunteers and employees to wear a face mask in all USACE buildings and facilities or outdoors if physical distancing cannot be maintained.

Ron Rabena, Friends of Raystown Lake president, to receive 2021 Enduring Service Volunteer Award during Cleanup Day

Press Operations — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:04:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District team members will assist in presenting the Corps Foundation Enduring Service Volunteer Award to Ron Rabena, Friends of Raystown Lake (FRL) president, during the Raystown Lake annual Cleanup Day, May 1, 2021, at noon at the Tatman Run picnic shelter. The Corps Foundation is the only nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to supporting the nation's lakes, rivers and the lands surrounding them.

Raystown Lake’s Seven Points Recreation Area to construct disc golf course

Press Operations — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 23:12:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District's Raystown Lake has been selected to receive $25,000 in funding on behalf of USACE Headquarters’ Handshake Partnership Program to implement a disc golf course, with construction scheduled to begin in fall 2021.

Army Corps of Engineers requires face masks at all recreation projects

Press Operations — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:25:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds all visitors, volunteers and employees that a face mask is required in all USACE buildings and facilities. Masks must also be worn outdoors on USACE-managed lands and recreation areas if physical distancing cannot be met, such as when hiking on trails or visiting sites that may be popular or crowded