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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages more than 400 lake and river recreation projects across the country. Visitors to these recreation sites can enjoy boating, fishing, hiking and camping.
In our complete guide to COE campgrounds, we share everything you need to know to camping at these awesome locations.
Contents
- 1 What are COE Campgrounds?
- 2 COE Campground Prices
- 3 COE Campground Reservations
- 4 List of COE Campgrounds by State
- 4.1 COE Campgrounds in Alabama
- 4.2 COE Campgrounds in Arkansas
- 4.3 COE Campgrounds in California
- 4.4 COE Campgrounds in Connecticut
- 4.5 COE Campgrounds in Florida
- 4.6 COE Campgrounds in Georgia
- 4.7 COE Campgrounds in Idaho
- 4.8 COE Campgrounds in Illinois
- 4.9 COE Campgrounds in Iowa
- 4.10 COE Campgrounds in Kansas
- 4.11 COE Campgrounds in Kentucky
- 4.12 COE Campgrounds in Louisiana
- 4.13 COE Campgrounds in Maryland
- 4.14 COE Campgrounds in Masschusetts
- 4.15 COE Campgrounds in Minnesota
- 4.16 COE Campgrounds in Mississippi
- 4.17 COE Campgrounds in Montana
- 4.18 COE Campgrounds in Nebraska
- 4.19 COE Campgrounds in New Mexico
- 4.20 COE Campgrounds in North Carolina
- 4.21 COE Campgrounds in North Dakota
- 4.22 COE Campgrounds in Ohio
- 4.23 COE Campgrounds in Oklahoma
- 4.24 COE Campgrounds in Oregon
- 4.25 COE Campgrounds in Pennsylvania
- 4.26 COE Campgrounds in South Carolina
- 4.27 COE Campgrounds in South Dakota
- 4.28 COE Campgrounds in Tennessee
- 4.29 COE Campgrounds in Texas
- 4.30 COE Campgrounds in Vermont
- 4.31 COE Campgrounds in Virginia
- 4.32 COE Campgrounds in Washington
- 4.33 COE Campgrounds in West Virginia
- 4.34 COE Campgrounds in Wisconsin
- 5 COE Campgrounds FAQ
What are COE Campgrounds?
COE campgrounds are managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which was founded in 1802. The agency’s goal is to strengthen the country’s security by building and maintaining critical infrastructure, especially waterways and dams.
The COE also offers recreation opportunities at many of the waterways they manage, including over 600 campgrounds. COE campgrounds are comparable to many state parks, either offering primitive camping or RV campsites with water and electric hookups and bathroom facilities.
COE campgrounds do not offer swimming pools or other luxury amenities, but most of the campgrounds are located on rivers or lakes and offer plenty of outdoor activities.
Many campers confuse U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds with campgrounds on military bases. However, COE campgrounds are actually open to the public and do not require any military connection.
COE Campground Prices
Prices for COE campgrounds vary by location and amenities. RV campsites with electric and water hookups typically cost between $20 to $30 per night, which makes COE campgrounds a very affordable option for RVers.
COE campsites without electric hookups are typically less than $20 per night.
Campers with an America the Beautiful Senior Pass, American the Beautiful Access Passes, Golden Age or Golden Access Passports receive a 50% discount on camping at COE locations.
Campers may also be charged a day use fee to access U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation areas. However, entrance is free with any America the Beautiful Pass.
COE Campground Reservations
Reservations for most COE campgrounds can be made on Recreation.gov, which manages camping reservations for many federal agencies.
The website allows campers to view pictures and details of each campsite before reserving. The website can also apply camping discounts for eligible pass holders.
List of COE Campgrounds by State
Below is a comprehensive list of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds. A map of COE campgrounds and more details about each campground can be found on the Corps Lake Gateway.
COE Campgrounds in Alabama
- Amity
- Bells Landing
- Belmont
- Bluff Creek
- Burchfield Branch
- Chilatchee Creek
- Cochrane
- Damsite West Bank
- Deerlick Creek
- Elm Bluff
- Forkland
- Foscue Creek
- Gunter Hill
- Hardridge Creek
- Isaac Creek
- Jennings Creek
- Lenoir Landing
- Millers Ferry
- Pickensville
- Prairie Creek
- Rocky Point
- Service
- Silver Creek
- Six Mile Creek
- White Oak Creek
COE Campgrounds in Arkansas
- Maumelle Park
- Springhill
COE Campgrounds in California
- Acorn
- Alpine Meadow
- Buckhorn
- Bushay
- Codorniz
- Coyote Point
- Englebright Lake (Boat-in only)
- Hidden View
- Horse Creek
- Horseshoe Road
- Island Park
- Kyen
- Liberty Glen
- Mchenry Avenue
- North Tule
- Oak Knoll
- Orland Buttes
- Slate Cove
- South Tule
- Trimmer
- Valley Oak
- Wakalumi Wildlife Management Area
- Wildcat
COE Campgrounds in Connecticut
- West Thompson Lake
COE Campgrounds in Florida
- Franklin North
- Ortona South
- St. Lucie Lock
COE Campgrounds in Georgia
- Bald Ridge Creek
- Big Hart
- Bolding Mill
- Cotton Hill
- Doll Mountain
- Duckett Mill
- Eastbank
- Faceville Landing
- Georgia River
- Hales Landing
- Harris Branch Park
- Holiday
- Mckaskey Creek
- Mckinney
- Old Federal
- Old Highway 41 #3
- Payne
- Petersburg
- R Shaefer Heard
- Ridge Road
- Ridgeway Park
- River Junction
- Sawnee
- Sweetwater
- ToTo Creek
- Twelve Mile
- Upper Stamp Creek
- Van Pugh South
- Victoria
- Watsalder
- Whitetail Ridge
- Winfield
- Woodring Branch
COE Campgrounds in Idaho
- Albeni Cove
- Canyon Creek
- Dam View
- Dent Acres
- Grandad
- Little Meadow Creek
- Lucky Peak Lake
- Macks Creek Park
- Priest River
- Riley Creek
- Springy Point
COE Campgrounds in Illinois
- Blanding Landing
- Boulder
- Coles Creek
- Coon Creek
- Dale Miller
- Dam East
- Dam West
- Fishermans Corner
- Forest W. Bo Wood
- Gun Creek
- Kaskaskia River Lock and Dam
- Lithia Springs
- Lone Point
- North Sandusky
- Okaw Bluff
- Opossum Creek
- South Marcum
- South Sandusky
- Thomson Causeway
- Wilborn Creek
COE Campgrounds in Iowa
- Acorn Valley
- Blanchard Island
- Bob Shetler
- Bridgeview
- Buck Creek
- Bulger’s Hollow
- Cherry Glen
- Clarks Ferry
- Cottonwood
- Howell Station
- Island View
- Ivans
- Linder Point
- North Overlook
- Prairie Flower
- Prairie Ridge
- Sandy Beach
- Shady Creek
- Sugar Bottom
- Tailwater East
- Tailwater West
- Wallashuck
- Whitebreast Camp
- West Overlook
COE Campgrounds in Kansas
- Arrow Rock
- Bloomington East
- Bloomington West
- Canning Creek
- Carbolyn Park
- Card Creek
- Cedar Point
- Cherryvale Park
- Coeur D’Alene
- Cottonwood Point
- Curtis Creek
- Damsite Park
- Farnum Creek
- French Creek Cove
- Hillsboro Cove
- Kit Carson Cove
- Longview
- Lucas Park
- Marina Cove
- Marion Cove
- Michigan Valley
- Minooka Park
- Mound Valley
- Neosho Park
- North Richey Cove
- Old Town
- Outlet
- Outlet Channel
- Richey Cove
- Riverside East
- Riverside Park
- Riverside West
- Rock Creek
- Rock Ridge Cove
- Rockhaven Park
- Rolling Hills
- Santa Fe Trail
- School Creek
- Slough Creek
- Stockdale
- Sundance
- Sylvan Park
- Timber Creek
- Timber Hill Park
- Turkey Point
- Tuttle Creek Cove
- Venango Park
- Whitehall Bay
- Wolf Creek
- Woodridge Park
COE Campgrounds in Kentucky
- Axtel
- Baileys Point
- Beaver Creek
- Cadiz
- Canal
- Cave Creek
- Cumberland Point
- Dog Creek
- Eureka
- Fall Creek
- Fishing Creek
- Grapevine
- Holmes Bend
- Hurricane Creek
- Kendall
- Laurel Branch
- Littcarr
- Moutardier
- North Fork
- Pikes Ridge
- Smith Ridge
- Tailwater
- Trace Branch
- The Narrows
- Waitsboro
- Wax
- Wilson Creek
COE Campgrounds in Louisiana
- Ivan Lake
- South Abutment East
- Tom Merrill
- Wenks Landing
COE Campgrounds in Maryland
- Mill Run
COE Campgrounds in Masschusetts
- Indian Hollow
COE Campgrounds in Minnesota
- Cross Lake
- Gull Lake
- Leech Lake
- Pokegama Dam
- Sandy Lake
- Winnibigoshish
COE Campgrounds in Mississippi
- Bayou Point
- Beach Point
- Blue Bluff
- Bryant
- Chicksaw Hill
- Clear Creek
- Dewayne Hayes
- Dub Patton
- Ford’s Well
- Gin Creek
- Grenada Landing A
- Gums Crossing
- Hernando Point
- Hurricane Landing
- Jamie L. Whitten
- Long Branch
- Kelly’s Crossing
- North Abutment
- North Graysport
- Oak Grove
- Outlet Channel
- Pats Bluff
- Persimmon Hill
- Piney Grove
- Pleasant Hill
- Plum Point
- Sleepy Bend
- South Abutment
- Town Creek
- Twiltley Branch
- Wallace Creek
- Water Valley Landing
COE Campgrounds in Montana
- Blackwell Flats
- Bone Trail
- Crooked Creek
- Devils Creek
- Down Stream
- Duck Creek
- Dunn Creek
- Flat Lake
- Floodplain
- Fourchette Bay
- McGuire Creek
- Nelson Creek
- Round House Point
- The Pines
- West End
COE Campgrounds in Nebraska
- Cottonwood
- Gremlin Cove
- Hunter Cove
- Methodist Cove
- Nebraska Tailwaters
- North Outlet
- South Outlet
COE Campgrounds in New Mexico
- Cerrito
- Cochiti
- Riana
- South Area
- Tetilla Peak
COE Campgrounds in North Carolina
- Bandits Roost
- Fort Hamby Park
- Warrior Creek
COE Campgrounds in North Dakota
- Beaver Creek
- Douglas Creek
- Downstream
- East Ashtabula
- East Totten Trail
- Eggerts Landing
- Hazelton
- Mel Rieman
- Pipestem
- West Ashtabula
- Wolf Creek
COE Campgrounds in Ohio
- Mill Creek
COE Campgrounds in Oklahoma
- Afton Landing
- Appalachia Bay
- Applegate Cove
- Bear Creek Cove
- Beaver Point
- Belle Star
- Big Bend
- Birch Cove
- Blaine Park
- Blue Bill Point
- Blue Creek
- Bluff Landing
- Boulanger Landing
- Brewers Bend
- Brooken Cove
- Brush Creek
- Bull Creek Peninsula
- Buncombe Creek
- Burns Run East
- Burns Run West
- Canadian
- Caney Creek
- Cardinal Point
- Carters Landing
- Chicken Creek
- Chisholm Trail Ridge
- Cookson Bend
- Coon Creek
- Cowlington Point
- Dam Site
- Dam Site East
- Elk Creek Landing
- Elm Point
- Fairview
- Flat Rock Creek
- Gaines Creek
- Gentry Creek
- Hawthorn Bluff
- Hickory Point
- Highway 31 Landing
- Highway 9 Landing
- Holiday Cove
- Jackson Bay
- Johnson Creek
- Keota Landing
- Kiowa Park
- Ladybird Landing
- Lakeside
- Leflore Landing
- Little Sansbois
- Little River Park
- Longdale
- Lost Rapids
- Kiamichi Park
- Mahaffey Point
- McFadden Cove
- Mill Creek
- Moneka Park
- Oak Ridge
- Osage Cove
- Osage Plains
- Petit Bay
- Pine Creek Cove
- Platter Flats
- Porum Landing
- Post Oak Park
- Potato Hills Central
- Potato Hills South
- Rattan Landing
- Redbud Bay
- Rocky Point
- Sandy Cove
- Sandy Park
- Sardis Cove
- Sarge Creek
- Short Mountain Cove
- Sizemore Landing
- Snake Creek
- Spaniard Creek
- Spencer Creek
- Strayhorn Landing
- Supply Park
- Tall Chief Cove
- Tamaha Park
- Taylor Ferry
- Tullahasse Loop
- Turkey Creek
- Twin Cove Point
- Twin Points
- Verdigris River Park
- Virgil Point
- Wahoo Bay
- Walnut Creek Park
- Washington Cove
- Washington Irving South
- Washuhga Bay
- Wichita Ridge
- Wildwood
COE Campgrounds in Oregon
- Fire Glen
- Four Corners
- Giles French Park
- Ivan Oakes Park
- Lepage Park
- Philippi Park
- Pine Meadows
- Sand Station
- Schwarz Park
- Threemile Canyon Park
- Warehouse Beach
COE Campgrounds in Pennsylvania
- Bush Recreation Area
- Crooked Creek Lake
- East Branch
- Ives Run
- Kellettville
- Nancys Camp
- Outflow Recreation Area
- Seven Points
- Shenango
- Susquehannock
- Tionesta
- Tompkins
- Woodcock Lake Park
COE Campgrounds in South Carolina
- Bussey Point
- Coneross Park
- Crescent
- Hawe Creek
- Leroys Ferry
- Modoc
- Mt Carmel
- Oconee Point
- Spingfield
- Twin Lakes
COE Campgrounds in South Dakota
- Cold Brook
- Cottonwood Springs
- Left Tailrace
- North Shore Ramp
- Old Fort Thompson
- Right Tailrace
COE Campgrounds in Tennessee
- Anderson Road
- Bumpus Mill
- Cages Mill
- Cedar Creek
- Dale Hollow Damsite
- Dam Hollow Lake
- Defeated Creek
- Floating Mill
- Harpeth River
- Holleman Bend
- Lillydale
- Lock A
- Long Branch
- Obey River
- Poole Knobs
- Ragland Bottom
- Salt Lick Creek
- Seven Points
- Willow Grove
COE Campgrounds in Texas
- Airport Park
- Alley Creek
- Bear Creek
- Brushy Creek
- Buckhorn Creek
- Canyon Park
- Campers Cove
- Cedar Breaks
- Cedar Creek Park
- Cedar Ridge
- Cedron Creek
- Clear Lake Park
- Clear Spring
- Copperas Creek
- Cranes Mill
- Damsite Texas
- Dana Peak Park
- East Fork Park
- Ebenezer
- Flatrock
- Friendship Park
- Hanks Creek
- Hickory Creek
- High View
- Holiday
- Jim Hogg Park
- Juniper Point
- Lakeside
- Lavonia Park
- Lofers East
- Lofers West
- Liberty Hill
- Live Oak Ridge Park
- Magnolia Ridge
- Malden Lake
- McCown Valley
- Midway Park
- Mill Creek
- Mott Park
- Murrell Park
- North Park
- Oak
- Oakland
- Owl Creek
- Pat Mayse East
- Pat Mayse West
- Pecan Point
- Piney Point
- Plowman Creek
- Potters Creek Park
- Preston Bend
- Promontory
- Rayburn
- Reynolds Creek Park
- Riverside
- Rocky Creek
- Rocky Point
- Russel Park
- San Augustine
- Sanders Creek
- Sandy Creek
- Soldiers Bluff
- Sowell Creek
- Speegleville
- Steele Creek Park
- Tejas Park
- Taylor
- Thomas Lake
- Twin Dikes
- Union Grove Park
- Walling Bend Park
- Waxahachie Creek
- Willis Creek
- Wilson H Fox
- Westcliff Park
- White Flint Park
- Winkler Park
- Wolf Creek
- Yegua Creek
COE Campgrounds in Vermont
- Winhall Brook
COE Campgrounds in Virginia
- Buffalo Park
- Cranesnest
- Deer Island
- Goose Point
- Horseshoe Point
- Longwood Park
- Lower Twin
- North Bend Park
- Pound River
- Rudd’s Creek Park
- Salthouse Branch
COE Campgrounds in Washington
- Ayer Boat Basin
- Blyton Landing
- Charbonneau Park
- Devils Bench
- Fishhook Park
- Hood Park
- Illia Landing
- Lambi Creek
- Lower Granite North Shore
- Little Goose Landing
- Little Goose North Shore Tailrace
- Little Goose South Shore
- Nisqually John Landing
- Offield Landing
- Paradise Park
- Plymouth
- Riparia Park
- Roosevelt Park
- Rocky Flats
- Texas Rapids
- Wawawai Landing
- Willow Landing
- Windust Park
COE Campgrounds in West Virginia
- Battle Run
- Bakers Run
- Bee Run
- Bulltown Camp
- East Fork
- Gerald Freeman
- Guyandotte
- Riffle Run
- Robert W Craig
COE Campgrounds in Wisconsin
- Blackhawk Park
- Grant River
- Highland Ridge
COE Campgrounds FAQ
What are COE Campgrounds?
COE campgrounds are public campgrounds and RV parks managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Most of these campgrounds are located on or near rivers or lakes managed by the COE.
How can I find COE campgrounds in my state?
The website, Corps Lake Getaway, run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a detailed map and list of COE recreation areas and campgrounds in each state.
How much do COE Campgrounds cost?
The nightly fee for COE campgrounds varies by locations and amenities. RV campsites with electricity are generally between $20 to $30 per night, while primitive campsites are generally less than $20 per night.
Thanks for reading our complete guide to COE campgrounds. If you have any unanswered questions, drop them in the comments section below.
For more affordable camping options, see our complete guide to RV clubs and memberships.
Happy Camping!
Christina Pate is a seasoned full-time RVer who, along with her husband Justin, has journeyed across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Drawing from her extensive travels, RV repairs and RV renovations, she founded Travels with Ted to guide and inspire fellow RV enthusiasts. Christina is also the co-author of The Owner’s Guide to RV Maintenance and the creator of My RV Log Book.
