Permits

The Special Use Permit (SUP) program authorizes activities that provide benefit to an individual, group or organization, rather than the public at large, and that require written authorization and some management control in order to protect park resources and the public interest. Examples include parking, special events, commercial filming/still photography, weddings, scattering of ashes, group camping, First Amendment activities, and constructing a temporary duck blind. Below you will find different types of permits you may need while visiting Cape Lookout.

 

Special Use Permits

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  Long-Term Parking Permit

  Before you head to island to park your vehicle, make sure you have your long-term parking permit

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  Duck Blind Permit

  If you want more details on how to obtain a duck blind permit, click here.

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  Houseboat Permit

  If you want more details how to obtain a houseboat permit, click here

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  Scattering of Cremains Permit

  The scattering of cremated human remains ("cremains") in Cape Lookout should be a small private affair. A Special Use Permit is required.

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  Group Camping Permit

  Ah, camping at the beach. Have more than 24 people in your camp group? You need a special use permit!

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  Wedding Permit

  If you are interested in holding your marriage ceremony at Cape Lookout , the following information will be helpful in making your plans

 

 

How to Apply?

Each special use permit has its own application and procedure for obtaining a permit. Allow two weeks (10 business days) for processing. Requests which involve multiple locations, complex logistics or coordination with other visitor activities will require a minimum of 15 working days to process. Projects which require environmental or cultural resource evaluation must be submitted not less than 30 days before the start of proposed activities. Below you fill find examples of events and activities that require permits, and the cost of associated with managing special park uses.

Contact
If you have any questions regarding long term parking permits or the ORV permit, please feel free to contact Tonya Seely, Lead Recreation Fee Technician, at Harkers Island Visitor Center [phone].