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. Do Not Mail Cash.  For additional information contact our permit section at 321-267-1110.

Special Use Permit [Application form]

         ***  ATTENTION COMMERCIAL HARVESTERS & FISHING GUIDES  ***

Monthly Catch Log Submissions Are Required, Even If You Were Not Engaged In Commercial Fishing Activity During The Reporting Month!

Catch logs are required because harvest data is needed to manage sustainable aquatic populations. On your logs, please record hours fished in each area even if no fish were caught. We ask that you record number of people fishing/harvesting, including guides or assistants who are actively fishing. Our Resource Management team greatly appreciates your cooperation.

Letter to Commercial Fishing Guides & Harvestors from CANA Resource Manager, dated March 11, 2009  (read here)

Catch Log Forms:   MSWord    PDF

Catchlog reports may be sent via email to: cana_catchlog@nps.gov


**** CATCH LOGS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED ON A MONTHLY BASIS.  PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN AN ENTIRE YEAR'S WORTH OF MONTHLY REPORTS WITH YOUR PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION  ****

Commercial Use Authorizations   (FISHING GUIDES)

Permit Instructions & Application                                         Current Permit Holders

The park-specific guide permit application we were using has been replaced with the standard OMB Special Use Permit application form. Here is an EXAMPLE of one properly filled out for a fishing guide applicant.

A complete new application is required when you renew your permit. If you submit your application by mail, please check expiration dates on all of your licenses & registration documents to ensure they are the current versions, as receipt of expired documents frequently delays processing.

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 at our headquarters office, although the exact amount will be required, as we do not have change-making capability.

CUA permits are valid for 12 months from the date your application is signed by the agency approving authority.

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

•  Insurance Requirements

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)  [more]