Swimming Area Hours
Beginning the first weekend of August (August 2, 2008), the swimming area will be open 12pm to 6pm Saturdays and Sundays only.  It will be closed Monday through Friday.  The last day the beach will be open is September 14, 2008.  The swimming area will not re-open until Memorial Weekend 2009.

West Beach Snack Bar Hours
Beginning the first weekend of August (August 2, 2008) the snack bar will be open 12pm to 5pm Saturdays and Sundays only.  It will be closed Monday through Friday.  The last day the Snack Bar will be open is September 14, 2008.  The Snack Bar will not re-open until Memorial Weekend 2009.

• ODR Price List
• FORT RUCKER REGULATION 215-1, Hunting, Fishing, Trapping and Water Safety
• ATTENTION HUNTERS - Learn how to use Hunt-Trac self registering

Equipment Issue Center
The equipment issue center and the office are located in building 24236. Operational hours are shown above. Numerous types of equipment are available for rent to include tents, canopies, camping items, life jackets, paintball equipment, and boats.

Outdoor Recreation will not issue motorized boats or equipment to civilians or contractors.  Civilians and contractors must be military or DoD employee sponsored to use any of the fishing boats, pontoon boats, ski boats, and other equipment.  Civilians will still be able to utilize the park areas, pavilions, canoes, kayaks and paddleboats.

Outdoor Recreation now requires a $50.00 refundable deposit (cash or check only) on all motorized boats.  Deposit will be returned to patron upon vessel return, as long as vessel has not suffered any damages while in patron or patron’s party’s possession.  

Pets are not allowed on any Outdoor Recreation vessel.

Lake Tholocco
Lake Tholocco is a 640-acre lake that offers numerous recreational activities. Boating, skiing and swimming are favorite sports at the lake. Facilities include two fishing piers, three finger piers, beaches, pavilions, fully finished cottages on East Beach, restrooms and numerous boat ramps.

From Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day swimming enhancements make the lake a fun activity for everyone. Water trampoline and large adult and children's waterslides are available.  Lifejackets are available for children that can not swim. A renovated Breakaway Snack Bar is available for your enjoyment. The Lake Tholocco beaches are open Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. for swimming Memorial Day through Labor Day.

We now offer fishing at Lake Tholocco. Individuals must be sure to get their Alabama Fishing License as well as their Fort Rucker permit. Both can be purchased at the Outdoor Recreation office which is located at Lake Tholocco, West Beach Marine Alabama fishing license will be $12.00 and the Fort Rucker permit is $15.00. You must have BOTH to fish on Fort Rucker and be 16 years or older. For more information call 255-4305.

Also we offer Boat Issue at the Outdoor Recreation Office. We have Mini Bass Boats, Jon Boats, Pontoon Boats, Ski boats, fishing boats, and trailers. These can be issued at a daily, weekly, or hourly rate.

Youth and disabled deer hunt

Youth Special Events: This program provides special events for the youth and disabled. In the fall each year before deer season opens ODR provides a special deer hunt for the youth and disabled. Youth fishing tournaments are held once each year and in the spring the installation works with the local community to put on a turkey hunt for youth and disabled before turkey season. Fishing: Fishing is available at Lake Tholocco, Beaver Lake, Beaver Pond, Parcours and Ech Lake. Parcours Lake is a Youth Fishing Lake catch and release only for patrons 15 years and under. Buckhorn Lake is now CLOSED. Hunting: Come by Outdoor Recreation for information on hunting rules and regulations or review Fort Rucker Regulation 215-1 on Hunting, Fishing, Water Safety, and Trapping.

Alabama Hunter Education Safety Course 2007-2008 The CD-Rom for the Hunters Education Course is available at the Outdoor Recreation (Bldg 24236)phone (334)255-4305. ATTENTION HUNTERS - Learn how to use Hunt-Trac self registering To hunt at Fort Rucker you must possess a hunter's Education Card.  We accept cards for all 50 states. Please bring the card with you to purchase the post permit. The Alabama Hunter Education Safety Course will be taught at Fort Rucker, Alabama on dates indicated below: Date Time Location Presentation method 11 Sep 07 1730-2130 Bldg 5206, Rm 2  Field Day Exercise + CD-ROM or Internet at http://www.outdooralabama.com/ 4 Oct 07 1730-2130 Bldg 5206, Rm 2 Field Day Exercise + CD-ROM or Internet at http://www.outdooralabama.com/ 13 Nov 07 1730-2130 Bldg 5206, Rm 2 Field Day Exercise + CD-ROM or Internet at http://www.outdooralabama.com/ 13 Dec 07 1730-2130 Bldg 5206, Rm 2 Field Day Exercise + CD-ROM or Internet at http://www.outdooralabama.com/ 8 Jan 08 1730-2130 Bldg 5206, Rm 2 Field Day Exercise + CD-ROM or Internet at http://www.outdooralabama.com/ 6 Mar 08 1730-2130 Bldg 5206, Rm 2 Field Day Exercise + CD-ROM or Internet at http://www.outdooralabama.com/   NOTE 1: Sign up for the Safety Hunter Education Course online at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.  Be sure to enter in "Dale" county in the course listing filter to locate courses at Fort Rucker. NOTE 2: All Field Day Exercise course attendees must complete the CD-ROM or Internet version prior to attending. Attendees must print CD-ROM or Internet version certificate of completion and bring to class. NOTE 3: Field Day Exercise consist of: Tree Stand Safety, Firearm Handling (firearm carrying positions, shooting positions, crossing obstacles, transporting firearms (casing and uncasing), Firearm Cleaning, Muzzle Loader, Firearm Identification (firearm actions, caliber, serial number, selecting proper ammunition, loading and unloading. Student will complete a 50 question closed-book examination. NOTE 4: A mandatory hunter harvest record is in effect this season. Please click here to download a Buck and Turkey Harvest Record. Jerry Riley Certified Alabama Hunter Education Safety Course Instructor-Volunteer Home Phone (334) 792-0222

The Fort Rucker Hunter Education Team in partnership with ODR offers hunting safety courses at no charge to patrons. You can sign up in person or on the phone. The course consists of a 50 question closed book exam, completion of CD-ROM and a field exercise. All field exercise course attendees must have completed the CD-ROM, Internet prior to attending. The field exercise consists of:

Tree stand safety Firearm handling  1. Carrying positions 2. Shooting positions 3. Crossing obstacles 4. Transporting firearms Firearm cleaning Muzzle loader Firearm ID

If you have any questions concerning the facility or programs, please contact Mr. Clancy by email Clancyj@conus.army.mil.

The Skeet and Trap range is one of the best in the state of Alabama offering all forms of clay target shooting. Our clubhouse offers a kitchen, restroom facilities, and ample space for dining and socializing. Beginner through advanced instruction and BSA shotgun merit badge counseling is available. Shooters are required to provide their own ammunition with shot sizes of #7½, #8, #8½, or #9 only. Eye and ear protection is required at all times while on the range. Please ensure that all shotguns are registered with the Provost Marshal.

Hold Harmless Agreement
Patrons agree not to hold the U.S. Government, the U.S. Army, the Ft. Rucker Skeet Club, or any individual responsible for any damages, injuries, or loss of personal property while using the Ft. Rucker Skeet and Trap facilities located on Ft. Rucker, Alabama.