Permits & Reservations

Special Use Permits

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site is home to beautiful and unique landscapes and settings that are ideal venues for a variety of special activities such as events, wedding ceremonies, and film and photography projects. Permits are required for any activity that requires extended or special attention and/or may have a bearing on the resources. Required processing time for a Special Use Permit is 14 days. The application fee is $110 based upon actual costs to write and review the permit application.

Some Special Use Permits may require insurance.

For more information on special use permit requests please call the park at 719-383-5010.

Commercial Operators

Federal regulations prohibit engaging in or soliciting any business in park areas, except in accordance with the provisions of a permit, contract, or other written agreement with the United States. As in other National Park Service areas, commercial visitor services or other commercial activities may be provided only by those holding an authorization from the United States. For more information oncommercial use requests please call the park at 719-383-5010.