22 Jan 2026

USACE to temporarily close recreation areas at Millwood Tri-Lakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close recreation areas around Millwood, DeQueen, Gilham and Dierks lakes beginning Jan. 23 because of hazardous winter weather in the forecast and public safety concerns.

22 May 2025

USACE reminds everyone to be water safe this Memorial Day weekend

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to practice good water safety habits over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.

23 Jan 2025

USACE announces temporary closure of River Run East Recreation Area 

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close access to the River Run East Recreation Area on Millwood Lake from Feb. 3, 2024, until further notice for dam embankment repairs.

6 Dec 2024

USACE announces temporary closure of Big Coon Campground

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close the Big Coon Campground on Gillham Lake from Dec. 6, 2024, through Feb. 28, 2025, for routine maintenance.

9 Oct 2024

USACE seeks volunteers for shoreline cleanup

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local partners invite community members to participate in the De Queen Lake Shoreline Cleanup on Oct. 26, 2024.

25 Sep 2024

USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of National Public Lands Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it will waive day use fees at recreation areas nationwide in observance of National Public Lands Day on Sept. 28, 2024.

23 Sep 2024

Youth deer hunt announced for Dierks Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Dierks Lake Project Office, is accepting applications for a youth deer hunt at Dierks Lake on Nov. 2-3, 2024.

25 Jun 2024

USACE closes swim beach at Dam Site Lake Campground until further notice

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Beaver Lake Project Office is closing the swim beach at Dam Site Lake Campground until further notice. The temporary closure is the result of higher than acceptable E. coli levels that were found during routine testing conducted by project office personnel.

5 Jun 2024

USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of the USACE birthday and Juneteenth

Engineers announced that it will waive day use fees at recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday on June 16 and Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19. Normal day use fees will be charged on June 17 and 18.

4 Jun 2024

USACE reopens swim beach at Cape Fair Campground

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Table Rock Project Office has reopened the swim beach at Cape Fair Campground. Bacteria levels are now within the acceptable range which allows the swim beach to reopen.