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Swimming areas and boat ramps at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation sites are not charging fees through August 9, the Wilmington District has announced.

Of the 10 day use areas at W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir near Wilkesboro, Berry Mountain Park and Boomer Park normally charge $1 per person to swim, up to $4 per car, and the lake's five boat ramps usually charge $3 per launch (a sixth at Bandit's Roost campground is free for campers). The fees will be waived through the second weekend in August, the Wilmington office says.

Fees for camping, use of shelters and other special events are not part of the offer. Also, any fees charged by state parks at Falls Lake or Lake Jordan will be unaffected.