Latest News and Updates
The Recreation.gov website has an entirely new look with features including simplified search capabilities, enhanced content and streamlined Google maps. Visitors to the website can now do much more than make reservations for camping, tours and tickets at federal facilities. The Corps has almost 30,000 reservable campsites in Recreation.gov and there is a wealth of information about Corps water resources projects. More details on the new features added to the Recreation.gov website may be found under the “New Look! New Features!” Tab located at the top right hand corner of Recreation.gov home page. We hope you take some time to explore the new Recreation.gov website, and better yet, we hope you find some great new places to get out and Explore Your America! http://www.recreation.gov
During any burn ban for Tarrant County, set by the County Fire Marshal, open fires are not allowed in cookers and firerings. Charcoal and gas grills may be used, but only if they can be immediately coverd to extinguish the fire. Current Burn Ban information can be found at the Tarrant County informational webpage.
According to the Texas Transportation Code , Golf Carts are not allowed to be operated on Public Roadways at Corps of Engineers Projects.
Beginning 1 Oct 2012, annual passes will no longer be issued from the Benbrook Lake Office; they will be available from entrance gatehouses in all parks - Holiday Park, Bear Creek (when open Apr-Sep) Mustang Park and Rocky Creek Park. Click here for directions.
Facility Closure Report:
Westcreek Circle: Entire park closed for repairs. Bear Creek: Open April 1st through September 30th; Closed from October through March. Longhorn Pavilion: Open April 1st through September 30th; Closed from October through March. Horse Trails: All trails are open, however the river trails are always quickly affected by any rain. Please note detours are in place on trail from Holiday campground gate trailhead to Tiger Trail. Marinas : For the status of the Benbrook Marina in Dutch Branch Park, please contact the marina directly at 817-249-1173. The marina in Rocky Creek Park is no longer in business; the marina area is closed to vehicles at this time.
