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Special Use Permits

Most special events and activities held in the park require a Special Use Permit (SUP). A SUP will be issued only after the National Park Service (NPS) determines that the activity will not damage or be incompatible with the park's resources, values, visitor experience, or purpose for which the park was established.

If you wish to conduct an event or other special activity in the park, you are required to apply for a Special Use Permit at least 30 days prior to the proposed event or activity. A nonrefundable $100 application fee is required to cover expenses associated with processing the application.

Filming and Photography Permits

Filming and photography permits are issued for photography, filming, and associated sound recording when they involve props, models, professional crews, and casts or set dressings. Permits are issued to ensure the protection of resources and to prevent significant disruption of normal visitor uses. Permits are also required for access to areas normally closed to the visiting public.

Commercial Use Authorizations

A Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) is a business permit with the National Park Service (NPS) that authorizes an individual, group, company, or other for-profit entity to conduct commercial activities and provide specific visitor services within the park. The NPS will only issue CUAs for commercial activities and visitor services that:

• are determined to be an appropriate use of the park;
• will have minimal impact on park resources and values; and
• are consistent with park purposes, management plans, policies, and regulations.

A CUA is required if you, as an individual, organization, or company, provide any goods, activities, services, agreements, or other function for members ,clients, or the public that:

• take place at least in part in the park,
• use park resources, and
• result in compensation, monetary gain, benefit, or profit.

Businesses and individuals may not conduct commercial activities in the park without a valid CUA or in a manner inconsistent with the terms of the CUA.

For more information about the park's permit policy, please visit our permits page.