To facilitate your interest in using the park for a special event activity, we have attached our permit application forms below. Please select an application form based on the nature of the activity you are interested in holding in the park.

Since the $100 application fee is non-refundable, please be sure to review the general guidelines, the overview of how permits are managed, and the permit application process before submitting your application.

Permit Application for Special Event (27 KB .pdf file)

Permit Application for Filming (33 KB .pdf file)

Please submit your completed application form, along with a $100 check made payable to "National Park Service" and any supplemental information, to the Chief Ranger's Office at 612 E. Reserve Street in Vancouver, WA, 98661.

You will be contacted as your application is reviewed, and you will be notified of any additional costs associated with your proposed activity.

Please Note: The basic cost for a wedding permit is $200. This includes the application fee and associated cost recovery.

Use of Picnic Shelter or Bandstand

For routine use of the Picnic Shelter or Bandstand, please download the site bulletin and the application form below:

Site Bulletin - Special Events at the Bandstand and Picnic Shelter  (69 KB .pdf file)

Permit Application Form (27 KB .pdf file)

Please note that the basic cost for a wedding permit is $200, with additional costs dependant on the proposed event scope.