NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2013) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District will reopen all day-use parks and 11 campgrounds normally open at this time of the season no later than 3 p.m. today.
"This is a time of year when many vacationing families are using or planning to use Corps recreation facilities, and we are excited to reopen these sites for public use and enjoyment," said Lt. Col. John L. Hudson, Nashville District commander.
The Corps will reopen the following campgrounds: Canal, Hurricane Creek, Lock A, Defeated Creek, Dale Hollow Dam, Seven Points, Cages Bend, Cedar Creek, Kendall, Waitsboro and Fall Creek.
Customers that requested a cancellation during the shutdown will be refunded in full. For customers that elected to leave reservations open during the shutdown, the reservation service automatically canceled the reservation after their departure date and will issue a full refund.
Customers with reservations that began during the shutdown period and end on Oct. 18, or later can use the remainder of their reservation if the park is open. A full refund will be provided for the unused portion of the reservation that occurred during the shutdown.
The Recreation.gov website has reopened and call-center agents are once again making advance reservations. Customers may call 1 (877) 444-6777 toll free to connect to one of a team of sales agents who process the reservation request.
For more information on Nashville District campsites visit: http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Camping.aspx For more news and updates please go to http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/home/shutdowninfo.aspx and follow the Nashville District at www.facebook.com/nashvillecorps.
Release no. 13-045