CANYON LAKE, Texas -- CANYON LAKE, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials recognize the hardship and disappointment many are feeling due to the ongoing drought conditions at Canyon Lake. USACE shares the public’s concern and remains committed to monitoring the situation closely while working with our partners to manage and conserve this vital resource.
We understand the desire to access and enjoy the lake, especially during these challenging times. However, we want to remind the public that operation of vehicles on USACE managed property must comply with Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations Section 327 as follows:
327.2 Vehicles.
(a) This section pertains to all vehicles, including, but not limited to, automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, mini-bikes, snowmobiles, dune buggies, all-terrain vehicles, and trailers, campers, bicycles, or any other such equipment.
(b) Vehicles shall not be parked in violation of posted restrictions and regulations, or in such a manner as to obstruct or impede normal or emergency traffic movement or the parking of other vehicles, create a safety hazard, or endanger any person, property or environmental feature. Vehicles so parked are subject to removal and impoundment at the owner's expense.
(c) The operation and/or parking of a vehicle off authorized roadways is prohibited except at locations and times designated by the District Commander. Taking any vehicle through, around or beyond a restrictive sign, recognizable barricade, fence, or traffic control barrier is prohibited.
(d) Vehicles shall be operated in accordance with posted restrictions and regulations.
(e) No person shall operate any vehicle in a careless, negligent or reckless manner so as to endanger any person, property or environmental feature.
(f) At designated recreation areas, vehicles shall be used only to enter or leave the area or individual sites or facilities unless otherwise posted.
USACE will be increasing lake and shoreline patrols for non-compliance. If caught on public land with a motorized vehicle, violators may be required to pay a forfeiture of up to $5000 and appear before a U.S. Magistrate in Federal Court.
Should you have further questions please contact: Brett Mazey, Lake Manager, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Canyon Project. Phone: 830-964-3341, email: brett.j.mazey@usace.army.mil