Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees for vets, service members at lakes

Published Oct. 27, 2014
An Army veteran shows off the largemouth bass he caught during the Fishing with Veterans event at Rough River Lake, Falls of Rough, Ky., May 11, 2013. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Diane Stratton)

An Army veteran shows off the largemouth bass he caught during the Fishing with Veterans event at Rough River Lake, Falls of Rough, Ky., May 11, 2013. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Diane Stratton)

Turkeys check out their reflections on the front door to the Mississinewa Lake Office Peru, Ind. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Scot Dahms)

Turkeys check out their reflections on the front door to the Mississinewa Lake Office Peru, Ind. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Scot Dahms)

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families on Veterans Day, November 11. There are more than 2,200 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide .

The fee waiver requires only verbal confirmation of service. In the Louisville District, this fee waiver applies at boat ramps operated by the Corps at Barren River, Carr Creek, Green River, Nolin River and Rough River lakes, all in Kentucky. The waiver does not apply to camping or specialized facilities. USACE does not charge entrance fees to its parks. Other agencies that manage recreation areas on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver.

The Corps invites veterans, active and reserve service members, and their families this Veterans Day to launch a boat or just spend some time together enjoying the outdoors free of charge.

It’s estimated that 90 percent of the USACE-operated recreation areas are within 50 miles of metropolitan areas offering diverse outdoor activities for all ages close to home.

Go to for information on Louisville District Corps lakes

http://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation.aspx

Or national Corps recreation sites

http://www.usace.army.mil

 


Release no. 14-010

News Releases (Hidden - Presorted LRD list)

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees for vets, service members at lakes

Published Oct. 27, 2014
An Army veteran shows off the largemouth bass he caught during the Fishing with Veterans event at Rough River Lake, Falls of Rough, Ky., May 11, 2013. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Diane Stratton)

An Army veteran shows off the largemouth bass he caught during the Fishing with Veterans event at Rough River Lake, Falls of Rough, Ky., May 11, 2013. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Diane Stratton)

Turkeys check out their reflections on the front door to the Mississinewa Lake Office Peru, Ind. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Scot Dahms)

Turkeys check out their reflections on the front door to the Mississinewa Lake Office Peru, Ind. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Scot Dahms)

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families on Veterans Day, November 11. There are more than 2,200 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide .

The fee waiver requires only verbal confirmation of service. In the Louisville District, this fee waiver applies at boat ramps operated by the Corps at Barren River, Carr Creek, Green River, Nolin River and Rough River lakes, all in Kentucky. The waiver does not apply to camping or specialized facilities. USACE does not charge entrance fees to its parks. Other agencies that manage recreation areas on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver.

The Corps invites veterans, active and reserve service members, and their families this Veterans Day to launch a boat or just spend some time together enjoying the outdoors free of charge.

It’s estimated that 90 percent of the USACE-operated recreation areas are within 50 miles of metropolitan areas offering diverse outdoor activities for all ages close to home.

Go to for information on Louisville District Corps lakes

http://www.lrl.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation.aspx

Or national Corps recreation sites

http://www.usace.army.mil

 


Release no. 14-010