U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waiving Day Use Fees July 3-5

The waiver covers day use fees at Hartwell and J. Strom Thurmond Lake recreation areas (operated by the Savannah District). The waived fees are 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.

Due to the ongoing drought conditions, Corps officials urge boaters to use extreme caution when at the lakes. Rocks and tree stumps, normally deep underwater, are closer to the surface, some just out of sight, especially in coves and along the shoreline. Boaters should use the main channel whenever possible. All visitors should wear a life jacket whenever in, on or near the water.