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Commercial Services and Guiding

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Special Use Permits and Authorizations

Group Bicycle Rides
Commercial Filming / Still Photography
Public Expression of Views (First Amendment)
Group Hiking Events
Hang Gliding / Paragliding
Memorialization / Spreading of Ashes
Research Permits
Weddings / Ceremonies


Completed applications may be mailed to:
Shenandoah National Park, Attn: Shen Permits
3655 US HWY 211 East
Luray, VA 22835


With the exception of First Amendment permits, special use permits may take six weeks or more to process. Processing will not begin until payment is received (if required).

For all permit questions, contact the Park Permit Office at 540-999-3500 ext. 3374 or e-mail shen_permits@nps.gov.

Last updated: March 9, 2022

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Mailing Address:

Shenandoah National Park
3655 U.S. Highway 211 East

Luray, VA 22835

Phone:

540 999-3500
Emergency Phone: 1-800-732-0911

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