Special Use Permits / Commercial Use Authorization

Special Use Permits (SUPs) are required for activities that:
  • Provide a benefit to an individual, group, or organization, rather than the public at large; and,

  • Require some degree of management by the National Park Service in order to protect park resources and the public interest.
Examples of some activities and events that require SUPs include:
  • Training or Mountaineering Schools (such as the Mountaineers, Boealps, Community Colleges, or The Washington Alpine Club.) Any event with more than 12 people needs to get a pre-approved Special Use Permit.
  • Professional Filming and Photography Permits
  • Wedding Ceremonies
  • Scattering of Ashes
  • Military Operations
  • Large Group Camps
There's also limited permits available through the Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) Program.  A few of these are awarded every two years to guide companies that apply.  For more information click on the link below:

Click here to get more information, contact the park permit coordinator, and/or submit an SUP / CUA application.