U.S. Army Corps is closing these 24 parks amid government shutdown - Dawson County News

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U.S. Army Corps is closing these 24 parks amid government shutdown

Campers told to leave

On Oct. 31, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the closure of two dozen parks along Lake Lanier due to the federal government shutdown. - photo by Sophie Ralph

1031 PARKS — On Oct. 31, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the closure of two dozen parks along Lake Lanier due to the federal government shutdown. - photo by Sophie Ralph

While some Lake Lanier parks will be off limits, others are staying open.