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Rocky Mountain National Park - Special Use

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A permit is required for park activities that provide a benefit to an individual, group, or organization, rather than the public at large, and that may require management by the National Park Service in order to protect park resources and the public interest. Activities that require a permit include: special events, weddings, operating a business, or doing commercial filming.

Special Permits

Click here for Special Use Permit Applications for an event OTHER THAN a wedding. For example: cultural programs, public spectator attractions, sporting events, festivals, concerts and first amendment activities.

Click here for Wedding Planning Information and a Wedding Permit Application.

Incidental Business Permits (IBPs)

IBPs are required for companies or individuals to conduct business in Rocky Mountain National Park on an annual basis. An IBP is a non-exclusive license to offer services to park visitors. Currently, the following activities are permitted under the IBP program:

Front country bicycle tours

Snowshoe and ski tours

Interpretive hiking tours

Fly fishing instruction

Photography workshops

Llama packing services

Portrait photography sessions Shuttle services Guided backpacking

Art classes

Click here for more detailed information and an IBP Permit Application.

Commercial Filming Permits

Commercial filming or photography requires a Filming Permit. Permits are not required for visitors using cameras for personal use or for film or video news crews at breaking news events.

An original Certificate of Insurance (minimum $1 million per occurrence) is required for all commercial filming. The additional insured should be named either: US Government or United States of America.

There are two applications for a Filming Permit.

Use the Commercial Filming Short Form for less complex activities and a crew of ten or fewer people.

Use the Commercial Filming Long Form for activities of greater complexity requiring a crew of more than ten.

Research Permits

A Research Permit is required for any research study, collecting, or interviewing that is conducted in the park. Generally such activities must be based on an approved study plan.

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