ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving day-use fees Sunday at its recreation areas nationwide in observance of the Corps’ birthday, June 16. Day-use fees also are being waived the following Wednesday for Juneteenth National Independence Day. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches but not to camping and related services, or fees for group picnic shelters and events. Note: Some Corps-contract operators may not be participating.
> Upriver from the Minneiska dam: Lock and Dam 5, Belvidere Slough landing, Goose Lake landing, Buffalo City shoreline, Great River landing, Lizzy Pond Way, Lower Spring Lake landing, Upper West Newton landing, Weaver landing.
> Near Fountain City dam: Mcnally landing, Verchota landing, Minnesota Boat Club.
> Upriver from Trempealeau dam: Prairie Island Park and landing, Trempealeau, Trempealeau public landing.
> Near Dresbach dam: Brice Prairie shoreline, Fisherman’s Road landing, Sherman’s Road landing, Long Lake landing, Nelson Park, Round lake landing, Upper Dike landing.
> Near Genoa dam: Goose Island Park, Lawrence Lake Marina, Stoddard Park, Wildcat Park.