If you are planning a short-term event or activity in the park that is beyond the scope of a standard visit, then you may need a permit.
Special Park Use Permits are authorizations from the National Park Service that are required prior to short-term activities:
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In most cases, permits and fees are not required for filming, still photography, or audio recording that involves eight or fewer individuals. In order to avoid permit and fee requirements, the filming, still photography, or audio recording must meet all of the following conditions:
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Occurs in areas open to the public;
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Uses hand-carried equipment only;
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Does not require exclusive use of a site;
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Does not adversely impact park resources, values, or other visitors; and
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Is not likely to result in additional administrative costs for the NPS.
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Permits and fees are never required for filming, still photography, or audio recording that is associated with an activity or event that has been authorized under a written instrument (e.g., permit or agreement), such as a wedding, sporting event, demonstration or other activity.
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All filming, still photography, and audio recording is treated the same under the new law. It does not matter whether it is commercial, non-commercial, for content creation, by a student, or conducted by media or for news gathering.
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When a filming, still photography, or audio recording permit is required, the National Park Service will charge location fees and fees to recover its costs to administer the permit, including application fees.
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Individuals and groups conducting filming, still photography, or audio recording remain subject to all other laws and regulations applicable to visitors to park areas, including those requiring permits for certain activities (e.g., special events or demonstrations) and those prohibiting disturbance or other negative impacts to natural or cultural resources.
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Individuals and groups conducting filming, still photography, or audio recording are subject to entrance and/or recreation fees that may apply in park areas even when a permit is not required.
If you'd like to apply for a permit or have any questions, please contact the Chief Ranger at (620) 285-6911 or e-mail us.
Forms
Application for Special Use Permit (Short) - Form 10-930 (Short)
Application for Special Use Permit (Long) - Form 10-930 (Long)
Special Park Uses Permit (Blank) - Form 10-114
You can e-mail us your application or send it by regular mail to:
Fort Larned National Historic Site
1767 KS Hwy 156
Larned, KS 67550
