Tennessee State Parks will pay tribute to Veterans of the U.S. military with Salute to Service days when all Veterans will be eligible for free camping and golf on the birthdays of each branch of military service. The first is on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2025 – the birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard, which was created in 1790.
All Veterans are eligible for a complimentary one-night camping stay and waived fees for golf on each of the branch birthdays. The free camping and golf will also apply to all Veterans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
The Salute to Service series leads to the 250th anniversary of the nation in 2026.
To claim a free stay on the commemorative dates, Veterans must call the Tennessee State Parks reservation line at 888-867-2757. Official ID and proof of Veteran status are required upon check-in.
To claim the free round of golf, Veterans must contact the course directly.
More information on the Salute to Service program for Veterans is available at https://tnstateparks.com/about/veterans .
Dates for the free camping and golf days by branch are:
Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024 (Coast Guard)
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 (Air Force)
Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 (Navy)
Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 (Marines)
Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 (Veterans Day)
Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 (National Guard)
Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 (Space Force)
Saturday, June 14, 2025 (Army)
Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 (Coast Guard)
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 (Air Force)
Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 (Navy)
Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 (Marines)
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 (Veterans Day)
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 (National Guard)
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 (Space Force)
Sunday, June 14, 2026 (Army)