Who needs a recreation special use permit?
A permit is required for any commercial activity defined as: any use or activity on National Forest System lands (a) where an entry or participation fee is charged, or (b) where the primary purpose is the sale of a good or service, and in either case, regardless of whether the use or activity is intended to produce a profit.Special use permits are issued at the local Ranger District office (link). Basic requirements for holding a permit include technical and financial capability, payment of a fee, and insurance listing the US Government as additionally insured.
Recreation Event – The Rocky Mountain Region receives hundreds, if not thousands, of requests for recreation event special use authorizations annually. Types of activities that require a recreation event special use permit include, but are not limited to, competitive races, contests, fund raisers, eco-challenges, dog trails, club activities, adventure games and endurance races. If you or your organization is considering holding such an event on the National Forest, you must contact your local Ranger District well in advance of the scheduled event to determine whether a permit is available.
Commerical Filming and Photograhpy – Use of National Forest System land for commercial filming and still photography requires a special use authorization. For specific information related to the need for a permit go to http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/permits/film.htm
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