Day Use Fees Waived At Recreation Area

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,600 USACE- operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.

The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities (group picnic shelters) and events. Other agencies or vendors that manage recreation areas on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver in the areas that they manage.

USACE is one of the leading federal providers of outdoor and water-based recreation, hosting millions of visits annually to its more than 400 lake and river projects. USACE also offers other fee-free days throughout the year to mark days of celebration and commemoration.