NEWS RELEASES
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through The Augusta Chronicle's website.
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Army Corps of Engineers implements restrictions on camping and campsite and day-use area availability at Thurmond and Hartwell lakes.
Army Corps spokesman Billy Birdwell said in a press statement: "Effective immediately all visitor centers are closed to the public until further notice. Parks, campgrounds, day-use areas or other recreation areas that have not opened for the 2020 recreation season will delay opening until further notice. Full refunds for canceled reservations will be given whenever possible.
Existing reservations at Petersburg Campground on Thurmond Lake will be honored. Boat ramps remain open.
For more information on other US Army Corps of Engineers campground closures and updates, visit the main USACE website.