Corps Day Use Passes Now Available

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says new 2015 annual passes for day use recreation areas are now available for purchase at the Corps’ Savannah District three dam and lake projects, including Hartwell.

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

Passes may be purchased at the Hartwell Lake Visitor Center at 5625 Anderson Highway in Hartwell or at any Corps campground office at Hartwell Lake.

Annual passes sold in 2015 have a 2016 expiration date sticker.

The Corps says annual pass holders must hang the pass from the vehicle’s rear view mirror to display the expiration date on the decal, while 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 more information, contact the Hartwell Lake Project Office at (888) 893-0678.