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  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announce temporary Tatman Run Beach closure

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, has closed Tatman Run Beach due to a high level of E. coli bacteria found in a water sample taken from the swimming area. The beach will reopen when water sample results are cleared for public access and the bacteria level is back within the “safe” range for swimming. The boat launch and picnic shelter will remain open, and the area will still be open for non-swimming day-use activities. Additionally, this closure does not affect Seven Points Beach which will remain open for the holiday weekend.

  • Raystown Lake reminds visitors to practice water safety ahead of Memorial Day

    The Raystown Lake project, owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible and thoughtful activities in, on and around open water ahead of the 2025 recreation season.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces temporary partial closure of Raystown Lake for dam maintenance

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, will temporarily close the area of

  • Army Corps announces temporary Snyder's Run Boat Launch Area closure

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, will temporarily close Snyder’s Run Boat Launch and the road leading to the top of the Raystown Dam from April 21st, 2025 – April 25th, 2025 to complete road surface repairs and paving work in these recreation areas.

  • Raystown Lake announces road opening for spring gobbler season

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District announces the opening of Gate 28 - High Germany Road from April 26 - May 31, 2025 for spring gobbler season.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, announces partial closure of campgrounds, beaches ahead of 2025 recreation season

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, which oversees operations of numerous Flood Risk Management and recreation sites throughout the Susquehanna and Potomac River Basins, will close several campgrounds and beaches due to staffing shortages that will prohibit the safe operations of these facilities ahead of the 2025 recreation season.

  • Raystown Lake announces access opportunities for Canada geese hunting

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District announces the opening of multiple recreation areas for Canada geese hunting only. The following recreation areas will be open from January 31 – February 22, 2025: Bay Drive in Seven Points, Seven Points Beach, Tatman Run Beach, and Weaver Falls Recreation Area. Signs with maps will be posted in designated hunting zones.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces Disc Golf Course closure ahead of Annual Wheelin’ Hunt

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District and The National Wild Turkey Federation, Terrace Mountain Chapter will be hosting the 23rd Annual Chris Bowser Wheelin’ Sportsmen Hunt, Saturday, Dec.14, 2024, at the Seven Points Recreation Area. During this time, the Raystown Lake Disc Golf Course and Allegrippis Trail system will be closed. Those visiting the Seven Points Recreation Area on this day are asked to wear orange and be aware of their surroundings.

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

    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.

  • Largest prescribed burn to date conducted on Raystown Land

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District and the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PAGC) implemented prescribed fire management on approximately 360 acres at the Raystown Lake Project, Oct. 22.