U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers to waive day fees at recreation areas on June 16 and 19
Stars and Stripes
June 13, 2024
Bluestone Lake in Virginia. The USACE announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19. (Bluestone Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers/Facebook)
Get some R&R America, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says.
The USACE announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 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. It does does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities (group picnic shelters) and events.
USACE also offers other fee-free days throughout the year to mark days of celebration and commemoration, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Veterans Day and National Public Lands Day.
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. It’s estimated that 90% of the USACE-operated recreation areas are within 50 miles of metropolitan areas, offering diverse outdoor activities for all ages close to home.
To discover a USACE recreation site nearest you, please visit the USACE website at https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/visitors.cfm or visit www.recreation.gov.