Filming and Photography Permits
Filming permits are issued for still photography, filming, and associated sound recordings to ensure the protection of park resources, prevent significant disruptions to park visitors, or when an activity involves props, models, professional crews, and casts or set dressings. Permits are required for access to areas that are normally closed to the visiting public. If you have questions about filming guidelines or need assistance in completing your permit application (see links below), please call (559) 565-3114 or e-mail the park with the subject line "Attn: Filming Permits."
Special Use Permits
A special park use is defined as a short-term activity that takes place in a park area, and that:
- Provides a benefit to an individual, group or organization rather than the public at large;
- Requires written authorization and some degree of management control from the National Park Service (NPS) in order to protect park resources and the public interest;
- Is not prohibited by law or regulation;
- Is not initiated, sponsored, or conducted by the NPS; and
- Is not managed under a concession contract, a recreation activity for which the NPS charges a fee, or a lease.
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- Group-organized bike rides
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For more information regarding special use permits or to determine if your activity requires one, please call (559) 565-3153 or e-mail the park with the subject line "Attn: Special Use Permits."
Applications for permits should be submitted well in advance, preferably 2-3 months before event, for consideration and processing.
Special Permit Applications and Guidelines
- General Special Use Permit Application
- Ash-Scattering Guidelines Scattering cremated human remains ("cremains") in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks should be a small private activity, held away from high visitor-use areas. A permit is not required, but all park regulations must be followed as outlined in the attachment.
Weddings In The Parks
Demonstrations (also referred to as First Amendment Permits)
Demonstrations include picketing, speechmaking, marching, holding vigils or religious services, and all other like forms of conduct that involve
the communication or expression of views or grievances, engaged in by one or more persons, the conduct of which is reasonably likely to attract
a crowd or onlookers.
Demonstrations involving 25 people or less may be held without a permit within designated areas, provided that:
- The group is not merely an extension of another group already using the park for a demonstration or First Amendment activity.
- The group will not unreasonably interfere with other permitted demonstrations, special events, or park program activities.
- Hand-carried signs may be used, but stages, platforms, or structures may not be used.
While it is not mandatory, the organizer is requested to provide reasonable notice of the proposed event to the park superintendent, including whether or not there is any reason to believe there may be an attempt to disrupt, protest, or prevent the activity.
Commercial Use Authorizations
Commercial Use Authorizations are most commonly used for businesses that would like to operate guide services in the Park. A business wishing to conduct commercial guided tours must procure a CUA in advance and follow the terms and conditions of the authorization.
Permit applications should be submitted in advance, preferably two months before an event, for consideration and processing.
