Cherokee County Commissioners have approved an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to assume management of nine federally owned recreation sites starting Jan. 1, 2027.
Under the agreement, Cherokee Recreation and Parks will handle daily operations, fee collections and utility management at the facilities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will retain ownership of the property while continuing to coordinate ranger patrols and federal compliance.
The agreement covers nine facilities: Sweetwater Day Use Area, Sweetwater Campgrounds, Victoria Day Use Area, Victoria Campground, Galts Ferry Day Use Area, Kellogg Creek Day Use Area, Knox Bridge Boat Ramp, Payne Campgrounds and Payne Boat Ramp…