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Applications for special use and commercial use must be received by C&O Canal National Historical Park no later than 4 days prior to the event to allow for processing comments, and compliance review. However, it is strongly recommended that applicants submit their applications as early as possible to allow processing through environmental compliance and site plan development. Applications received with less than four (4) days notice may be denied.

Applications for commercial filming and photography must be received by C&O Canal National Historical Park no later than seven (7) days prior to the event to allow for processing, comments, and compliance. It is strongly recommended that applications be sent in with more than seven days notice. Applications received with less than seven (7) days notice may be denied.

Applications for special events that occur annually within the park should be submitted 11 months in advance to allow for processing, comments, compliance, and authorization to advertise the event.

Application for Special Use Permit

Application for Commercial Use Authorization

Application for Filming/Photography Permit - Short-term 

Application for Filming/Photography Permit - Long-term

Application for a National Capitol Region Permit