Permits & Reservations

Obtaining a Permit at Saratoga NHP

Special Use Permits (SUPs)

A Special Use Permit is required for activities that provide a benefit to an individual, group, or organization, rather than the public at large and for activities that require some degree of management by the National Park Service in order to protect park resources and the public interest.

Most permit applications require a $50 non-refundable processing fee and must be received by the park at least 1 month prior to proposed activity (Only 10 days notice are required for filming related requests). Your submission of an application does not guarantee approval of a permit. Applications for non-low-impact filming and any First Amendment activity do not require an application fee. See below for more information on those categories.

Activities and events that require Special Use Permits include:

  • The following activities related to Public Use Limits

    • Exceptions to Closures and Public Use Limits

    • Group visitation (picnics, family reunions, organized trips or tours)

    • Wedding ceremonies - not to exceed 30 participants and 10 vehicles

    • Fund raising events

  • Conduct a sports event, pagaent, regatta, public spectator attraction, entertainment, ceremony, and similar events

  • First Amendment activities with over 25 participants

  • Commercial filming and still photography

  • Sale or distribution of printed matter that is not solely commercial advertising.

  • Soliciting or demanding gifts, money, goods, or services (pursuant to the terms and condions of a permit issued under 2.50, 2.51, or 2.52)

  • Advertisements (display, posting, or distribution).

  • Engaging in or soliciting any business.

  • Memorialization

    • (a) Erection of monuments (requires approval from Regional Director).

    • (b) Scattering of ashes from human cremation.

 

Last updated: August 31, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

648 Route 32
Stillwater, NY 12170

Phone:

(518) 670-2985
Saratoga National Historical Park information desk available daily from 9am - 5pm. If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message, and someone will return your call as soon as possible.

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