Army Corps of Engineers Camping
Learn about camping and boondocking on Army Corps of Engineers projects
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...
Does the Army Corps of Engineers Allow You Camp Anywhere You Want?
No, the Army Corps of Engineers does not allow you to camp anywhere you want. They instead require you to camp in areas they have designated specifically for camping. Most of these areas are developed campgrounds with numbered spaces...
Can You Wash an RV While Camping at an Army Corps of Engineers Campground?
Generally speaking, no, you cannot wash an RV while camping at an Army Corps of Engineers campground. This is because the Army Corps of Enginees (ACOE) prohibits dumping of pollutants and sewage on to its land and waters.
How Long Can You Camp at an Army Corps of Engineers Campground?
You can camp at an Army Corps of Engineers campground for up fourteen (14) days per 30 day period at campgrounds per "project". A project is defined as all grounds and facilities belonging to a particular reservoir. After fourteen days...
Do You Have to be a Veteran to Camp at an Army Corps of Engineers Campground?
No, you do not have to be a veteran to camp at an Army Corps of Engineers campground. In fact, these campgrounds are not even located on military bases. They are open to everyone. Most campgrounds will require reservations...
Army Corps of Engineers Campgrounds in Arizona
The Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) has built a couple of dams and reservoirs in Arizona, and these projects all have recreational areas, including campgrounds. However, the ACOE does not administer any of these campgrounds. They instead contracted with other government agencies to manage camping, boating, fishing, etc.
Rules for Camping on Army Corps of Engineers Campgrounds
The rules for camping on Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds are pretty much consistent across all COE campgrounds in the United States. If you've camped at one, then you've camped at most of them. The differences generally...
The Difference Between Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation
Today, both the Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation are focused on water projects throughout the United States, primarily in the construction and operation of dams along America's rivers. If these two federal agencies...
