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Portland District

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We're Serious About Fun!

Changes in Age and Disability Discount Passes for Recreation Fees

Visitors Rafting on Lost Creek Dam Hikers Taking a Rest Near Cougar Dam, Oregon

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the Nation's largest federal provider of outdoor recreation, hosting nearly 385 million visitors a year at 4,300 recreation areas across the nation. Our lakes and parks include: over 100,000 campsites, 2,100 miles of trails, and we host 33 percent of all freshwater lake fishing in the United States.

Want to explore some of our recreational opportunities? Click on one of the links below:

  • Bonneville Lock and Dam
  • The Dalles Dam/The John Day Dam/Willow Creek Projects  
  • Rogue River Basin Projects
  • Willamette Valley Projects

    Looking for a Campsite?

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    Federal agencies have joined together to create a new national system for reserving recreation facilities. The National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS) is available to take your reservations. This system allows you to check campsite availability and reserve a campsite at Federal sites throughout the United States. You can use the system by calling a toll free number (1-877-444-6777), accessing the internet site http://www.ReserveUSA.com.

    Campsites may be reserved up to 240 days in advance, and group facilities such as picnic shelters may be reserved up to 360 days in advance. Of course, campsites will still be available on-site without a reservation.

    For information on Camping Fees
    For Information on Nationwide Corps of Engineer Recreation Opportunites.
    For Other Recreational Activites

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