US Army Corps of Engineers offering two free days this month at recreation sites nationwide
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is offering two free days this month at its recreation sites across the country.
It announced Friday that it will be waiving fees in observance of the USACE birthday on June 16 and Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19. The USACE has more than 2,600 recreation areas nationwide.
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According to the USACE, 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, the USACE said.
'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,' the USACE said in a news release.
The USACE also offers other fee-free days throughout the year to mark days of celebration and commemoration, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, National Public Lands Day and Veterans Day.
In April, the USACE announced it would be closing dozens of campsites and recreation areas across the Midwest. It then launched a new website to keep visitors informed about which sites remain open.
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To find an open USACE recreation sites nearest you, click here or visit recreation.gov.
Visitors are encouraged to check the current operational status of USACE recreation areas for any closures, restrictions or safety alerts prior to visiting. The Recreation Operational Status website can be found here. Click on any state for the current overall status of USACE recreation areas within the state and for the status of campgrounds, boat ramps and beaches owned and operated by USACE within those areas.
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