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  1. Pigs, plants and pesky mussels: A look at invasive species in Tulsa District

    National Invasive Species Awareness Week is Feb. 24-28. This is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, their threat, and what can be done to prevent their spread.
    1/7/2026

  2. From riverbed to supply chain: how accurate surveys benefit commerce and consumers

    SALLISAW, Okla. – Navigation is a key mission for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District. Below the surface of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, conditions constantly change. As water levels rise and fall, sediment shifts, and unseen hazards can quickly turn a safe passage down the river into a more dangerous journey.
    12/31/2025

  3. Kaw Lake recreation enhanced with new fitness trail

    KAW CITY, Okla. – Thanks to a partnership between the Tulsa District Corps of Engineers, Kaw Lake, Phillips 66 Ponca City Refinery and the City of Kaw City visitors to Kaw Lake have a new fitness trail.
    12/29/2025

  4. Tulsa District awards construction contract for Fort Gibson bridge replacement

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded a construction contract to replace the State Highway 251A bridge over Fort Gibson Dam near Fort Gibson, Okla., Dec. 15. Tulsa District awarded $63.8 million contract to Alberici Constructors, of St. Louis.
    12/15/2025

  5. Pine Creek Lake to hold timber sale

    TULSA, OK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, Pine Creek Lake Office is accepting bids for timber. The lake office is accepting bids from Dec. 15, 2025 until 10 a.m., Feb. 3, 2026
    12/15/2025

  6. One piece at a time: Tulsa District begins Tenkiller spillway bridge demolition

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District began demolition of the State Highway 100 bridge near Gore, Okla., Dec. 8. Crews from Kiewit, the contractor performing the work, used a combination of handheld equipment and heavy machinery to remove the first large section of guardrail from the the 72-year-old bridge, which spans the main spillway of Tenkiller Dam, Dec. 10. Demolition should be completed by late February or early March 2026. The entire project is expected to last from two to two and a half years.
    12/12/2025

  7. Fort Gibson Lake staff completes installation of new buoy line below dam

    FORT GIBSON, Okla. — Fort Gibson Lake staff completed the installation of a new buoy line below Fort Gibson Dam Dec. 8 - 11. The buoys help create a safer environment for visitors by identifying restricted areas and guiding boaters away from hazards that can occur during water releases.
    12/12/2025

  8. Skiatook Lake staff hosts 9th annual youth hunt

    SKIATOOK, Okla. – Hunters joined staff and volunteers from the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Skiatook Lake, for their 9th annual youth deer hunt, Dec. 5-7. Four hunters participated in the event, harvesting four deer.
    12/10/2025

  9. Copan Lake Staff hosts 11th annual non-ambulatory hunt

    COPAN, Okla. —Copan Lake staff and volunteers wrapped up the 11th annual non-ambulatory hunt this past weekend. The hunt drew five hunters who harvested nine deer during the three-day event.
    12/10/2025

  10. Keystone and Heyburn Lake staff host annual youth deer hunt

    TULSA, Okla. – Hunters joined staff and volunteers from the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Keystone and Heyburn Lakes, for their annual youth deer hunt, Dec. 5-7. Ten hunters participated in the event, harvesting 15 deer. These controlled hunts are an important part of USACE environmental stewardship mission, helping maintain a healthy and balanced deer population around the lake.
    12/9/2025
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Corps cancels camping reservations at Tenkiller, Eufaula

Published June 19, 2015
Camping reservations for Lake Eufauland and Lake Tenkiller have been canceled due to extreme flooding. As campgrounds reopen, sites will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons whose reservations were canceled will receive a 100 percent refund. Please allow five to seven business days for your reservation cancellation to process.
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Camping reservations for Lake Eufauland and Lake Tenkiller have been canceled due to extreme flooding. As campgrounds reopen, sites will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Patrons whose reservations were canceled will receive a 100 percent refund. Please allow five to seven business days for your reservation cancellation to process.

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TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has cancelled campsite reservations for all campgrounds at Lake Tenkiller and Lake Eufaula due to significant flood damage to its parks.

“Our campgrounds suffered extensive damage due to flooding in May and June,” said Kent Dunlap, Tulsa District chief of Recreation Services.  “We realize it is disappointing to the public, but the extent of damage means we must focus on again making our recreation areas safe for visitors.”

Eufaula Lake has cancelled reservations at its parks for the remainder of the recreation season, which ends Sept. 30, 2015. Parks at Eufaula include Belle Star, Brooken Cove, Dam Site South, Gentry Creek, Highway 9 Landing and Porum Landing.

Tenkiller Lake has cancelled reservations at its campsites for July due to flooding and other damage following the high water. Parks at Tenkiller Lake include Chicken Creek, Cookson Bend, Elk Creek, Pettit Bay I, Pettit Bay II, Snake Creek and Strayhorn Landing.

“Everyone who receives a cancellation notice will get a 100% refund, but we ask that you please be patient,” Dunlap said. “We are trying to get back to normal, but record-breaking rains in May and June have created delays for all of us.”

Camp sites at Eufaula and Tenkiller lakes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis as sites are restored. “Our staff is working to repair and reopen parks and camping sites as quickly as possible, but more rain will slow down our progress,” Dunlap said.

Guests who made camping reservations at Tenkiller Lake in July and at Eufaula through September 30 should allow the National Recreation Reservation System between five and seven working days to process their cancellation refund.

The Corps is experiencing many closures and it will take awhile to process everyone’s refund. We recommend guests call the NRRS at 877-444-6777 after seven working days to determine the status of your reservation. Please have your confirmation number available when you call. The NRRS is making every effort to notify customers by automated messaging system.

For more information please contact the Eufaula Lake Office at (918) 484-5135 or the Tenkiller Lake Office at 918-487-5252.


Contact
Brannen Parrish
918-669-7384
brannen.d.parrish@usace.army.mil

Release no. 15-031