Permits & Reservations

 

Important Information About Processing Time

Applications will be accepted up to 12 months in advance. Applications must be completed in detail and returned with permit application and non-refundable application fee from Pay.gov. A minimum of 30 days are required to process an application and issue a permit. For more complex permits (i.e. fishing tournaments, large ceremonial gatherings, and weddings in the park) a minimum of 60 days will be required. This will allow NPS staff to prepare for the needs associated with the permit. An additional fee may required for complex permits.

 

Special Use Permits

A Special Use Permit (SUP) is required for activities and events that provide a benefit to individuals, groups or organizations, rather than the general public, and may require some degree of management for the Recreation Area to protect the park's resources and insure visitor safety. There are several types of SUPs:
- For simple events (example: wedding ceremony, fishing tournaments), please fill our the Application for Special Use Permit Short Form.
- For more complex events (example: triathlon, half marathon), please fill out the Application for Special Use Permit, Long Form.
- For livestock trailing, please fill out the Application for Special Use Permit, Trailing Livestock.

Payment is only accepted by check and should accompany the application. Please send the application and $100.00 non-refundable check payable to:

NPS BICA
20 US Hwy 14A E
Lovell, WY 82435

If you are unsure which form to use or have questions, please call the SUP Coordinator's office at [phone].

 

Commercial Use Authorizations

The National Park Service is authorized, upon request, to issue Commercial Use Authorizations (CUA) to individuals, corporations or other business operations, to provide commercial services at the Recreation Area in limited circumstances. CUA's are NOT a Concessions Contract and are intended to provide a necessary commercial service on a limited basis. A CUA may be issued only for services
that:

• Will have minimal impact on park resources and values;
• Are consistent with the purpose for which the Recreation Area was established, as well as all applicable management plans, policies and regulations.

Commercial uses include businesses that provide any or all goods, activities, services, agreements or other things offered to the general public which take place at least in part in the park, uses park resources, and are undertaken for or results in compensation, monetary gain, benefit or profit to an individual, organization, or corporation, whether or not such entity is organized for purposes recognized as non-profit under local, state or Federal law.

Persons or entities issued a CUA are required to provide commercial liability insurance against claims arising out of or a result of acts or omissions of the CUA operator, their employees, agents , or contractors, in carrying out the activities and operations required and/or authorized under the CUA.

For more information, resources, and application procedures, please visit out Communcial Use Agreement Page.

 

Commercial Filming and Photography Permits

The National Park Service's mission is to protect its resources while providing for the enjoyment of the visitor. Consequently, the National Park Service has developed certain guidelines for the purpose of managing filming, photography, and sound recordings consistent with its mission through a permit system. Read through the current NPS guidelines and fill out the appropriate form bellow if your activities will require a permit.

For simple projects please use the Application for Commercial Filming Still Photography SUP - Short Form. For more complex projects, please submit the Application for Commercial Filming Still Photography SUP - Long Form. Both of these contain instructions and fee requirements.

REMINDER - DRONES ARE PROHIBITED WITHIN BIGHORN CANYON