U.S. Forest Service Press Release:

Tallahassee, Fla. –

In honor of Veterans Day and those Americans who have served in the armed services, the U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees to the public on Nov. 11 at select day-use recreation areas in the Apalachicola, Osceola and Ocala National Forests.

“We extend this invitation to recognize the service and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans and their families,” said Susan Jeheber-Matthews, Forest Supervisor for the National Forests in Florida. “We hope you take this opportunity to visit your National Forests in Florida to help make your Veterans Day more memorable.”

The Forest Service recreation sites listed are the only locations waiving day-use fees on Nov. 11:
Ocala National Forest Apalachicola National Forest Osceola National Forest

Fore Lake Day Use Leon Sinks Geological Area Olustee Beach Day Use Area
Farles Day Use
Lake Eaton Boat Ramp & Pier
Mill Dam Boat Ramp
Juniper Springs (**fee-free only for veterans, military members and their families)

The public can contact the National Forests in Florida local Ranger District Offices for more information:

Apalachicola National Forest:
Apalachicola Ranger District, (850) 643-2282; Wakulla Ranger District, (850) 926-3561

Ocala National Forest:
Lake George Ranger District, (352) 625-2520; Seminole Ranger District, (352) 669-3153

Osceola National Forest:
Osceola Ranger District, (386) 752-2577

To learn more about the National Forests in Florida, visit www.fs.fed.us/r8/florida. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/NFinFlorida.