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Bandelier National Monument
Permits
 



Special Use Permit

A Special Use Permit may be required for activities such as:
        * Commercial Filming & Photography
        * Weddings
        * Concerts
        * Demonstrations & Protests
At least one month's notice and application for Special Use Permits is required.

The base application fee for a Special Use Permit is $100 and is non-expendable. Additional fees for monitoring, administrative costs, and restoration may apply.

If you are not familiar with Bandelier, a pre-visit is encouraged. The location where the event is to take place needs to be determined before the day of the event. There may be special restrictions in the area that could limit access.

Filming Permit

Filming permits are issued on an individual basis based on the size of the project (movie, commercial, etc.), how many staff are needed for supervision, and how much time will be involved. Additional fees may be required depending on the situation.  Call for details.

Incidental Business Permit
Any individual or business leading commercial tours or other commercial enterprises within Bandelier's boundaries need to first have an Incidental Business Permit.

For additional information, call (505) 672-3861 x 533

 
Mule Deer at Frijoles Creek
Photo by Sally King
Mule Deer at Frijoles Creek

Application for Special Use Permit

Application for Filming Permit

These forms (click on above links) may be printed out, completed and mailed to the park. At this time they are not available to fill out online.

Send to:
Special Use Permits Coordinator
Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance RD
Los Alamos, NM 87544

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Did You Know?
Frijoles Creek drops approximately 80 feet over the Upper Falls. The falls occur where the waters of Frijoles Creek hit the more resistant, dense basalt rock from the neck of an ancient volcano.

Last Updated: March 15, 2008 at 17:30 EST