Riverton Recreation Area (Vicksburg District, US Army Corps of Engineers)

Riverton Recreation Area (Vicksburg District, US Army Corps of Engineers) The Riverton Recreation Area is located off U.S. 165 near the community of Riverton, La. The site has a boat launch ramp and picnic areas.

The only developed swimming area located on the Ouachita-Black Rivers Navigation Project is located here. TERMS OF USE
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The Vicksburg District, under guidance from our headquarters in Washington D. C., is removing this page on Marc...
03/05/2026

The Vicksburg District, under guidance from our headquarters in Washington D. C., is removing this page on March 31, 2026.

This DOES NOT EFFECT the Riverton Recreation Area property in any way.

All news of the Riverton Recreation area will be posted to the Louisiana Field Office - Vicksburg District, US Army Corps of Engineers page and the Vicksburg District website here www.usace.army.mil .

Feel free to call us at 601-631-5000 with any comments or questions.

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07/02/2025

July is an extremely busy time of year on our nation’s waterways, so please wear your life jacket and engine cutoff device. Always boat sober and operate your vessel in a safe and friendly manner.

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06/16/2025

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The Ouachita has finally dropped to pool, our Rangers picked up all the flood debris and currently we have Riverton Swiming Area OPEN!
Please be safe, utilize our Life Jacket Loaner station and return them once done.

08/11/2021

For up-to-date information on restrictions regarding the commercial rental of campsites in Corps operated campgrounds through the Reservation One Stop (R1S) reservation system, read more here: https://go.usa.gov/xF44K

07/04/2021

Happy Independence Day from the USACE Vicksburg District!

07/02/2021

If you're fishing, boating, swimming, or doing anything else on the water this holiday weekend, we need you to play in safe and always wear your life jacket. Check out these water safety tips from USACE Vicksburg District Commander Col. Robert Hilliard: https://youtu.be/D_R6foqWrzE

Congratulations to Ashley B., the USACE Vicksburg District's Wear It to Win It photo contest winner of the week! When As...
06/16/2021

Congratulations to Ashley B., the USACE Vicksburg District's Wear It to Win It photo contest winner of the week! When Ashley and her family visit Lake Greeson in Arkansas, they make sure they wear their life jackets.

If you'd like to enter our Wear It to Win It contest, send photos of you, your family, and friends properly wearing a life jacket to [email protected].

📷: Chasity Barnes

The USACE Vicksburg District will temporarily close Jonesville Park Landing in Jonesville, Louisiana, from 6 a.m., Satur...
06/16/2021

The USACE Vicksburg District will temporarily close Jonesville Park Landing in Jonesville, Louisiana, from 6 a.m., Saturday, June 19, 2021, to 7 a.m., Monday, June 21, 2021. More information: https://go.usa.gov/x6nVU

Today is National Dam Safety Awareness Day, and if you're swimming near a low-head dams, you need to be aware of the dan...
05/31/2021

Today is National Dam Safety Awareness Day, and if you're swimming near a low-head dams, you need to be aware of the dangers. These dams are “drowning machines, creating a circulation of current that will continually pull you back towards the dam. Once you're caught in the current, the chances of survival are very low, even if you are wearing a life jacket. Learn more about being safe around dams: .

Public Safety At Dams On this page: Proclamation of Low Head Dams Public Safety Awareness Month Understanding the Risks - All Dams are Potentially Dangerous Common Safety Hazards Keeping Yourself Safe Best Practices for Owners and Professionals Advocacy and Action Reports of Public Safety Incidents....

By wearing a life jacket when you're around the water, you're not only protecting your own life but also setting a good ...
05/25/2021

By wearing a life jacket when you're around the water, you're not only protecting your own life but also setting a good example for others. Take the pledge to always wear your life jacket: https://safeboatingcampaign.com/wear-it-pledge/

Did you know? You can buy USACE and America the Beautiful recreation passes from our Louisiana Field Office. You will ne...
04/14/2021

Did you know? You can buy USACE and America the Beautiful recreation passes from our Louisiana Field Office. You will need to schedule an appointment and wear a face mask. More information: https://go.usa.gov/xssDz

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Riverton Camp Road
Columbia, LA
71418

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