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Commercial Use Authorizations

Commercial Use Authorizations (CUA's) authorizes an individual, group, company, or other for-profit entity to conduct commercial activities and provide specific visitor services within a national park area. For more information, visit Commercial Use Authorizations.

Special Use Permits

Joshua Tree National Park is home to many beautiful landscapes which make it a popular place to hold weddings and special events.

Most special events and activities held in the park require a Special Use Permit, issued only after the National Park Service (NPS) determines that the activity will not cause derogation of the park's resources or values, visitor experiences, or the purpose for which the park was established.

To learn how to schedule facilities, weddings, special events and First Amendment activities, visit Special Use Permits.

Filming and Photography Permits

Filming/Photography Permits are issued for photography, filming, and associated sound recording when they involve props, models, professional crews, and casts or set dressings.

Permits are issued to ensure the protection of resources and to prevent significant disruption of normal visitor uses. Learn more about filming and photography permits here.