Commercial Use Authorizations

What is a CUA?

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

• Are determined to be an appropriate use of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area; 
• Will have minimal impact on Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area's resources and values; and 
• Are consistent with Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area’s purpose, management plans, policies, and regulations. 

A CUA may be 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 Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, 
• use park resources, and 
• result in compensation, monetary gain, benefit, or profit. 

The Following Services Require CUAs at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

• Boat rental - motorized
• Boat tours - non-motorized
• Firewood sales
• Fishing - charter vessel
• Hiking/walking - front country
• Towing - vehicle and vessel

How do I apply for a CUA? 

• Apply through the online CUA system: Home - Commercial Use Authorization
• NPS is excited to announce the development and deployment of the online CUA system. The system is designed to standardize, modernize, and streamline the CUA application and reporting process. The system allows potential CUA applicants and CUA holders to view available CUA opportunities, apply for CUAs, submit required CUA reports, and pay CUA fees.
• New applications may be submitted year-round. Pre-existing CUAs that are reapplying for the current year must be submitted March 31.

What are the CUA Reporting Requirements?

• CUA holders must submit an annual report via the online CUA system each year by January 31 for the operations that occurred during the preceding year. This report provides the park with visitation statistics, reportable injury data, and a record of annual gross receipts.
• Failure to submit the required reports or misrepresentation of statistics or earnings may result in the inability to submit subsequent CUA applications via the online CUA system or the suspension of active CUAs.

CUA Office Contact Information

CUA Office Phone: (509) 754-7807
Email the CUA office.