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Looking to get away this summer the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park at Choctaw has everything you need to escape reality if only for a weekend and get back to nature. This scenic camp area sits on the banks of Greers Ferry Lake and offers an abundance of activities. From the smiling helpful gate keepers, the full service marina, lake front campsites, swimming area, to amazing views there is something for everyone so book your campsite to enjoy all the hidden treasures they have to offer.

The park is maintained and ran by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. They have been serving our community and playing a major role in creating tourism since the mid 60’s. While the Corps of Engineers has been a part of our community for over half a century their existence dates back to 1775 when to be president George Washington appointed the first engineer to serve in the American Revolutionary War and subsequently we have had an engineer serve in combat in all American Wars since. In 1802 the Amy established the Corps of Engineers as a separate, permanent branch of the U.S. Army to help with the building of America and its infrastructure. The Corps of Engineers spent the 19th century building costal fortifications, constructing light houses, surveying canals, roads, and exploring and mapping of the western frontier. In the 20th century the Corps would take the lead on the federal flood control agency which would prove to probably be the largest factor into molding the Corps into the agency that we know today.