Horseshoe Road Recreation Area

Check-In/Check-Out:

Check-In: 1:00 PM

Latest Check-In: 6:00 PM in April and 7:00 PM May-September

Check-Out: 12:00 PM

Cancellation and Refund Policies:

Contact Recreation.gov for changes or cancellations.

General:

1. Use of all project and recreation facilities is at your own risk, and pursuant to your agreement to abide by all rules and regulations listed under the Code of Federal Regulations - Title 36 .

2. USACE reserves the right to evict any person(s) who does not comply with the rules and regulations.

3. Maintenance on and/or washing of vehicles on property is not permitted.

4. All campsites are to be kept neat and clean for the duration of your stay.

5. Collecting or gathering dead, and downed firewood is permitted. Cutting of any trees which are not dead and downed is not permitted.

6. There are several unique animals and insect species native to this area. For your own safety, please don't approach, feed, or disturb wildlife.

7. DO NOT leave trash out overnight. Trash must be placed in dumpsters upon checking out. Campsites left with excessive trash may be subject to a $180 citation to the registered camper.

8. Parks close promptly at posted closure hours . Campers can exit over spike strip after closing for emergencies, but cannot re-enter until the park gate opens at 6:00 a.m.

9. The maximum stay is 14 nights within a 30-day rolling cycle.

Campsite Information:

1. Recreation.gov confirmation must be presented to a Park Host or Ranger Staff during check-in to receive parking passes.

2. Individual campsites are limited to two (2) tents, and two (2) vehicle passes.

3. Group campsite is limited to five (5) tents, and six (6) vehicle passes.

4. Maximum overnight occupancy is six (6) people for individual campsites and twenty-five (25) people for the group campsite.

5. No vehicle access to campsites - no exceptions . Parking area is approximately 0.75 miles from furthest campsite. Recommended to bring wagons.

Quiet Hours:

1. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM.

2. Please be courteous to other guests around you.

3. Excessively loud music or objectionable noise is not allowed at any time.

4. Profanity or violence towards other guests, USACE staff, or partners may result in immediate eviction from the park.

5. Generators are PROHIBITED during quiet hours.

Pet Policy:

1. Pets must be kept on a leash and under immediate control at all times.

2. Guests are responsible to “clean up” after their pets.

3. USACE is not responsible for and will hold accountable pet owners for any injuries or damage(s) caused by pet(s).

Safety:

1. Please wear a life jacket while recreating on, in, or around water. Free loaner life jackets are available at several points around water access areas. Please return them after use.

2. The possession and/or use of firearms of any kind is PROHIBITED.

3. The use of archery, paintball, slingshots or air guns is PROHIBITED.

4. Fireworks, firecrackers, rockets, or tother explosives of any kind are PROHIBITED.

5. Use or illegal drugs, including THC products, is PROHIBITED.

6. Wood campfires are allowed in appropriate fire rings and other containments depending on wind, weather, and local fire conditions. Propane fire pits are allowed year-round. Fire restriction signage will be posted at park entrances.

7. Vehicles may park in designated areas only. No vehicles may block any portion of roadway or maintenance access.

Vandalism of any kind by anyone in your group (regardless of age) may result in eviction from the Park.