Filming and Photography Permits

Filming/Photography Permits are issued for photography, filming, and associated sound recording when they involve props, models, professional crews, and casts or set dressings.  Permits are issued to ensure the protection of resources and to prevent significant disruption of normal visitor uses.  Permits are also required for access to areas normally closed to the visiting public.  Read more....

Special Use Permits

Grand Canyon National Park is home to many beautiful landscapes which make it a popular place for weddings and special events.

Most special events and activities held in the park require a Special Use Permit, (learn more) issued only after the National Park Service (NPS) determines that the activity will not cause derogation of the park's resources or values, visitor experiences, or the purpose for which the park was established. 

Visit this page to learn how to schedule facilities, weddings, special events, First Amendment activities, and to obtain a permit for the scattering of creamation ashes.  

River Concessioners
download the

2009 River Operating Plan (103kb PDF File)

2009 Commercial Operating Requirements (561kb PDF File)

2009 Recreational Launch Calendars available here...


 Non-Commercial River Regulations

2009 Non-commercial River Trip Regulations 
(857kb PDF File)