REND LAKE — The US Army Corps of Engineers is reporting multiple recreation areas at Rend Lake will be closed from Friday, November 17 through Sunday, November 19, for the annual Rend Lake Deer Hunt for Persons with Disabilities.

The Army Corps says the areas will be closed to all vehicle and foot traffic and include the North Sandusky day-use area, boat ramp, and campground; South Sandusky day-use area, campground, beach, and boat ramp; South Marcum day-use area, and campground; Blackberry Nature Trail; North Marcum Archery Complex; Mountain Bike Trails; and North Marcum Bike Trails

Other temporary closures include all sections of the Rend Lake Bike Trail managed by the Corps of Engineers including the section beginning west of the Franklin Cemetery and continuing to the North Marcum Day Use area; trail sections beginning in the North Sandusky Day Use area and continuing to the South Marcum campground; Catfish Cove Pond and the trail adjacent to the Rend Lake Visitor Center.

These closures are for those who are not participating in the deer hunting seasons from Nov. 17 through Nov. 19, Nov. 30, December 1 through Dec. 3, and Dec. 8 through Dec. 10.

For more information on the closures contact the Rend Lake Project Office/Visitor Center at 618-724-2493 or by email at RendInfo-MVS@usace.army.mil.