09/16/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) Saturday, Sept. 26.
The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities such as group picnic shelters. Other agencies and partners that manage recreation areas located on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to comply with this waiver of day use fees in the areas they manage.
USACE welcomes volunteers to continue the annual tradition of public service by participating in NPLD events.
This year approximately 7,900 volunteers are expected to support NPLD at 372 work sites spread across the 56 participating USACE projects nationwide. NPLD is the largest annual volunteer hands-on restoration activity of its kind and is coordinated by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF). Last year 4,383 volunteers served 24,499 hours on USACE-managed lands, removing 94,297 pounds of trash, cleaning 2,225 miles of roadways and shoreline, maintaining 22 miles of trails, planting 190 trees and shrubs, and engaging 243 partner organizations.
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