Outdoor Recreation - Lake Tholocco

Lake Tholocco

Fort Rucker and Lake Tholocco are proud to announce the paving of
Johnston Road and the Engineer Beach RV Park & Campground.

Due to the paving of Johnston Road and the Engineer Beach RV Park &
Campground, camping opportunities will be limited for April and May
2011. Paving in the Campground will occur now through 15 May; the
Campground will run at half capacity during this time. Expect heavy
equipment and partial lane closures on Johnston Road, below Singing
Pines, now thru late May. Delays possible during peak traffic time;
please allow extra travel time during this period.

Due to the paving project, the Engineer Beach boat ramp is closed until
paving is complete. Boaters can access the West & East Beach ramps until
Engineer Beach boat ramp is reopened.

We thank you for your support of this project! For more information
call, Outdoor Recreation at 255-4305 or Lake Tholocco Lodging at
255-4234..

We thank you for your support of this project!

Lake Tholocco is a 640-acre lake that offers numerous recreational activities. Boating, skiing and swimming are favorite sports at the lake. Facilities include four fishing piers, beaches, pavilions, and clean restrooms. Fort Rucker has several excellent lakes and ponds for fishing: Lake Tholocco, Beaver Lake, Buckhorn Lake, Ech Lake, and Beaver Pond. Come try your luck with hybrid bass, catfish, crappie or bream and see if you’ll catch The Big One.

The West Beach Swimming Area is the only area on Lake Tholocco that patrons are allowed to swim. The Swimming Area and Snack Bar are open from Memorial Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. Water trampoline and large adult and children's waterslides are available. Lifejackets are available for children that can not swim. There is a fee to swim, and lifejackets are available to rent. There is absolutely no swimming when life guards are not on duty.

West Beach Swimming Area Fees:

Ages 18 Years and Older	$3.00
Ages 3 to 17 Years	$2.25
Ages 2 to 12 Years and Younger	$1.50
Life Jackets	$0.50

Per Ft. Rucker Regulations 215-1:
The lifeguard has the authority to close the swimming area when deemed unsafe. Swimming is allowed during the designated day light hours only when lifeguards are on duty. (10:00 am to 6:00 pm)

No glass of any kind is allowed on the beach.
No pets are allowed on the beach or in the park, except in designated areas.
No swimming outside the roped-off area.
Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older.
No throwing of sand, rocks, sticks, or other objects that may cause injury.
No diving off equipment.
Stay out of the water during thunderstorms.
No “Swimming At Your Own Risk.”

Boat Launches: There are 3 boat launch ramps on Lake Tholocco – West Beach Marina, East Beach, and Engineer Beach RV Campground. The daily fee to launch your vessel is $3.00, paid at the ramp. Monthly passes are available for $12.00 and Annual passes are available for $36.00 at the Outdoor Recreation Pro Shop office.

The Snack Bar offers scrumptious treats to satisfy your cravings. On menu are American fare from hamburgers and hot dogs to chili cheese nachos, buffalo wings, chicken tenders and popcorn shrimp, ice cream and assorted beverages.

Fort Rucker Outdoor Recreation & Dothan Survival Games

West Beach, Lake Tholocco Paintball EFMP Friendly/Open to the public
Ft. Rucker ODR Fields Hour of Operation
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Open during the week by reservations only
Cost: $25.00 per person/ $20.00 per person with group of 10+
Includes: All day field usage, equipment, unlimited CO2 and 100 Paintballs
Dothan Survival Games, INC. 334-793-8202/ Outdoor Recreation 334-255-4305

Outdoor Recreation ATV Trail Ride

This program is to provide soldiers, civilian and their families an opportunity to experience the Great Outdoors of Fort Rucker via ATV Trail Rides.

Outdoor Recreation will host two ATV trail rides a year
Dates: TBA
Time: TBA
Cost: TBA
For more information please call Outdoor Recreation at 334-255-4305
Pre-Registration is required for each scheduled ride. This event is open to all Soldiers, Civilians and their families. Patrons will be responsible for providing their own ATV, protective gear (helmet, boots & etc.). Protective gear will be worn at all times.