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Commercial Use Authorizations

What is a Commercial Use Authorization?

A Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) is a business permit with the National Park Service. It authorizes you to conduct commercial activities and to provide specific visitor services within a national park. We will only issue CUAs for activities that:

You must have a CUA if you or your organization provide services that:

  • take place at least in part in the national park area,
  • use park resources, and
  • result in monetary gain.

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

 

Authorized Services and CUA Conditions

Natural Bridges National Monument authorizes the following commercial services with an approved Commercial Use Authorization:

 
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Road-Based Commercial Tours

Road-Based Commercial Tours

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Transport (non-tour) - road

Transport (non-tour) - road

 
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Services NOT Permitted

  • Drones are not permitted in the park
  • Motorcycle tours
  • Delivery or pickup of any out of park rentals, including but not limited to:
    • RV's, ebikes, bikes, vehicles, camping gear, etc...

 

 

How much does a CUA cost?

 

 

How Do I Apply for a CUA?

As part of a larger effort to streamline and modernize the National Park Service (NPS) Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) program, the NPS has developed on online system designed to process CUA applications and collect required CUA reports.

2025 applications are currently being accepted. Applications will stop being accepted October 1, 2025.

You may use the following link to access the website where you can apply for a CUA: https://cua.nps.gov/

All required documents and payments need to be submitted through this online system.

Please carefully read the application to review conditions, required documents, and insurance requirements.

 

What Are The Reporting Requirements?

CUA holders are required to submit an annual report for every CUA held. The report is due at the end of your operating season.

The report provides the park with visitation statistics, reportable injury data, and a record of annual gross receipts.



If you obtained your 2024 CUA through the NPS online system, you will submit your annual reports directly through the system when notified starting in February. Annual reports are due by February 28, 2025 for Hiking - backcountry, Camping - backcountry, Photography Instruction, Art Instruction, and Transport (non-tour) - road CUA holders.

If you obtained a Road-Based Commercial Tour CUA in 2024, please fill out the Annual Report below and submit it along with your application for 2025. Please submit one form for each CUA. If you will not be applying for a 2025 CUA, please email your Annual Report to the address at the top of the form. Annual reports are due by January 31, 2025 for Road-Based Commercial Tour CUA holders.

Download Form 10-660 - CUA Annual Report [245k, accessible PDF]


Required for all CUA holders:


Please use the form to report trips for the year and fill out one form for each CUA you held. You must input the data into this Microsoft form: https://forms.office.com/g/brR4f5W6wG

 
 

Southeast Utah Parks Guide Orientation Video

 
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Duration:
6 minutes, 15 seconds

Millions of visitors come to the Southeast Utah Parks each year and seek out knowledgeable guides to aid them in their experience. As a commercial guide, it is your responsibility to keep the members of your group safe while also providing a worthwhile experience. Please ensure all tour guides watch this video before taking guests into the park.

 

         

CUA Supplemental Materials

 

Sample Acknowledgement of Risk Form

CUA holders may not require clients to sign a waiver of liability statement or form, insurance disclaimer and/or indemnification agreement. They may request or require clients to sign an acknowledgement of risk statement or form prior to participation. You can download a sample. [178k Accessible PDF]

 

CUA Suspension, Revocation, or Denial

CUA holders and their employees are required to meet the conditions of the CUA while operating within Southeast Utah Group parks. Failure to meet these conditions may result in CUA suspension, restriction, revocation or application denial. Review the Southeast Utah Group Commercial Use Authorization Revocation Policy.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Questions

For questions or additional information, please contact the Commercial Services Office: email us.

Last updated: December 23, 2024

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