All operators of commercial vehicles must have a special use permit to drive on park roads. Commercial vehicles are defined in 36 C.F.R. 5.6 as vehicles "used in transporting movable property for a fee or profit, either as a direct charge to another person, or otherwise, or used as an incident to providing services to another person, or used in connection with any business."If you can reach your destination by another route, your permit application will be denied. In most cases trucks are not allowed on park roads, including:
- George Washington Memorial Parkway
- Clara Barton Parkway
- Spout Run Parkway
- Crest Lane
- East Boulevard Drive
- West Boulevard Drive
Please be aware that there are bridges with low clearances along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Check bridge heights along your route to avoid costly damage.
Completed applications for commercial vehicle special use permits must be received at least four business days before the special use begins. There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee for commercial vehicle special use permits. Email peter_mccallum@nps.gov the completed form 10-933 application and a permit number will be assigned. The application fee may be completed in the form of a Pay.gov transaction
Pay.gov - George Washington Memorial Parkway Special Use Permit Resource Management Fees
NPS GWMP 10-933 Application for Special Use Permit Vehicle / Watercraft Use
Contact Pete McCallum at 703-419-6435 if you have questions.
