10 Jun 2020

Big Bend campgrounds opening Thursday

Campgrounds and boat ramps operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Big Bend Project, South Dakota, will open Thursday after being closed to protect against the further spread of COVID-19; this will include Left Tailrace Campground. 

29 May 2020

Gavins Point USACE campgrounds opening Monday

Campgrounds operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Gavins Point Project will open Monday. This will include Cottonwood and Nebraska Tailwaters campgrounds.

4 Jan 2017

Lake Sakakawea Campgrounds 2017 Changes

Reservations are now open for campsites at Lake Sakakawea. There are several changes for the 2017 recreation camping season, but prices remain the same. Reservations for sites within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Campgrounds must be made through Reserve America, either online at Recreation.gov, or by calling the toll free reservation line at 1-877-444-6777. Same day reservations will be available by calling the toll free number. Cash and checks will no longer be accepted at East Totten Trail or Wolf Creek Campgrounds.

22 Jun 2015

Left Tailrace Campground at Big Bend closed temporarily

Clean up continues at the Big Bend Left Tailrace Campground at Fort Thompson, S.D. following a severe storm June 19. The area remains closed during this clean-up and the upper loop of the campground should be open by the weekend.