Corps Lake Passes for 2015 Now Available

New 2015 annual passes for day use recreation areas are now available for purchase at the Corps’ Savannah District’s three dam and lake projects — lakes Hartwell, Richard B. Russell, and J. Strom Thurmond.

The annual pass costs $30 and remains valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

For Hartwell Lake, passes may be purchased at the Hartwell Lake Visitor Center, on the Anderson Highway in Hartwell or at any Corps campground office on Hartwell Lake.

For Thurmond Lake, you can pick up a pass at the Thurmond Lake Visitor Center, on Clarks Hill Highway, Clarks Hill, S.C.

And passes for Russell Lake are available at the Russell Lake Visitor Center, on Russell Dam Drive in Elberton.

Annual passes sold in 2015 have a 2016 expiration date sticker. Annual pass holders must hang the pass from the vehicle’s rear view mirror to display the expiration date on the decal.

Open vehicles such as motorcycles or jeeps must display the decal directly on the rear view mirror, or any other easily visible location on the vehicle.

Corps day use areas typically include boat launch ramps, designated swimming beaches, and picnic areas.

The annual day use pass does not cover camping fees, picnic shelter group reservations, and other fees.

Any Corps-operated day use recreation area throughout the nation accepts the pass. For a complete listing of Corps recreation areas, visit www.corpslakes.us