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Canaveral National Seashore
Permits
Special Use Permits

Special Park Use Permits are required for short-term activities that take place in the park area which

-  Provide a benefit to an individual, group or organization, rather than the public at large;
-  Require written authorization and some degree of management control from the NPS in order to protect park resources and the public interest;
-  Are not prohibited by law or regulation

Supplemental information for Wedding Permit Applicants:

               •  Group size limits & authorized event locations (more)
               •  Advance payment of your guest's entrance fees (more)

Fees and duration of the permit vary according to the activity.  A $50.00 processing fee made payable to "National Park Service"  must accompany your completed Special Use application. Please do not mail cash.  For additional information contact our permit section at 321-267-1110.

Application Forms:  A.  Main Application (2 pgs)  /  B.  General Conditions Form

Commercial Use Authorizations   (formerly known as Incidental Business Permits) 

•  Procedural Information                           •  Application Documents

The Process

Part 1:  Main Application 

Application Instructions 

Part 2:  Permit Conditions

 

 

Part 3:  Fishing Guide Regulations 

   
•  Reporting Requirement                                                              Authorized Fishing Guides
    2007 Financial Report                                                                    
     These were due on Jan 30, 2008                             

Attention Fishing Guide Applicants.  When applying for your permit, please do not simply mail your payment and updated copies of your licenses, as we do not transfer application documents from your expired permit file. A complete new application is required each time you apply for a permit.

The Commercial Use Authorization permit application consists of 7 pages (parts 1,2 & 3 above), plus copies of your required licenses/registrations (see the "Application Instructions" above).  Please allow 5 business days to process your application.  Applications received with errors or omissions will need to be corrected before they can be processed. When this situation occurs, applicants are notified by mail. 

Checks or money orders made payable to the "National Park Service"  are acceptable forms of payment for your permit. Your social security number is required when paying by check or money order. You may also pay with cash, although the exact amount will be required, as we do not have change-making capability at our headquarters office.

                              
Commercial Photography & Filming Permits

The beauty of the pristine beaches within Canaveral National Seashore has provided location for a variety of films, commercials, and print advertisements.

If you are planning to do any filming or photography involving talent, products or props in front of a camera, you will need to obtain a filming permit.  All permit applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and will not normally be issued for areas of high visitation or on weekends.  Please contact (321) 267-1110 for further information and location fees.

Short Form Filming Application                                 -  Long Form Filming Application
Special Conditions for commercial photography/filming             -  Insurance Requirements


Commercial Harvesting Permits - 2007/2008

The Commercial Harvesting of marine products within Canaveral National Seashore requires a permit.  The current annual permit fee is $150.  Permits are valid from October 1st thru September 30th. Marine-life harvesting includes clams, oysters, shrimp, crabs, bait fish, and fish in accordance with Florida State Laws.  For more information about the Commercial Harvesting Permit program contact the Canaveral National Seashore Headquarters at (321) 267-1110.

Application Form  |  Special Conditions  |   Renewal Process Information
Catch Log form  |  Zone Map  

Your completed application & signed special conditions form above, along with copies of your SPL/RS license & boat registration are required to process your permit request. All permit applications will be reviewed by our law enforcement division prior to being forwarded for approval.


Backcountry Camping
-  $10 for up to 6 people per day
-  $20 for over 6 people today
-  Reservation number: (386) 428-3384 x10  more


Backcountry Permits

Backcountry permits are $2.00 per day, per person, and may be obtained at the entrance station. These permits provide single day access to the backcountry beach area between Playalinda & Apollo Beaches.


Horsebackriding  (A permit & valid coggins is required in addition to entrance fee)
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Endangered indigo snake  

Did You Know?
Canaveral National Seashore has 13 federally-listed threatened and endangered animal species. This places it second among the approximately 380 National Park Service units.

Last Updated: April 20, 2008 at 05:40 EST