Day Use Passes for Corps Lakes available

The New 2013 annual passes for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use recreation areas are now available for purchase at the J. Strom Thurmond, Hartwell and Richard B. Russell visitor centers. The annual pass costs $30 and is valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Passes can be purchased at the following locations:  J. Strom Thurmond Lake Visitor Center at 510 Clarks Hill Highway in Clarks Hill, Hartwell Lake Visitor Center at 5625 Anderson Highway in Hartwell, and Richard B. Russell Lake Visitor Center at 4144 Russell Dam Drive in Elberton. Annual passes sold in 2013 will have a “2014” expiration date sticker. Corps day use areas typically include boat launch ramps, designated swimming beaches, and picnic areas. The annual day use pass does not affect campground use and fees. The pass can be used at any Corps-operated day use recreation area throughout the nation. For a complete listing of Corps recreation areas, visit www.corpslakes.us.