The Portland District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed all of its recreation sites to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  The closures support the State of Oregon’s executive order to avoid unnecessary travel and practice social distancing, and also help to reduce pressure on local emergency services at a time when their capacity is lower and their focus is COVID-19.  The Corps is implementing closures by posting signs and closing gates at Portland District recreation areas located in Oregon and Washington.  The closures will remain in effect until further notice. Individuals with paid campground reservations will be contacted by email and full refunds will automatically be processed by Recreation.gov with no cancellation fees.  Individuals should not attempt to contact Recreation.gov to request a refund as that will lead to a cancellation fee being charged.