Vicksburg National Military Park, as well as he U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has announced fees will be waived for the Veterans Day holiday Monday.

Vicksburg National Military Park will waive entrance fees Monday.

USACE will will waive day-use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

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 that manage recreation areas on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver in the areas that they manage.

Visitors are encouraged to contact USACE lake and river projects before visiting to ensure recreation areas are open. More information can be found at www.corpslakes.us.

USACE began the Veterans Day fee waiver in 2006 to honor the men and women who have served our nation and the armed forces.

USACE also offers other fee-free days throughout the year to mark days of celebration and commemoration, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day; USACE birthday; Juneteenth National Independence 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 close by, visit www.corpslakes.us, or www.recreation.gov.