Commercial Filming and Photography

Filming and Still Photography Permits

The National Park Service conserves and protects areas of untold beauty, grandeur and historical importance for current and future generations. The tradition of capturing images of these special places started with explorers who traveled with paint and canvas or primitive cameras. Sharing these images helped inspire the creation of national parks. Today, visitors to national parks continue to memorialize their visits through filming and photography.

Effective October 28, 2022, the National Park Service rescinded interim guidance that was in place during litigation regarding commercial filming and has returned to longstanding laws and regulations governing commercial filming in parks. More details about filming, photography, and permits in parks are available: Filming & Still Photography Permits.

Request a film or photography permit at Theodore Roosevelt National Park: Application for Special Use Permit (830k docx)

Contact the park for more information.

Government Property and Symbols

Government property, including the uniform, will not be used, loaned or rented to a film company, or diverted from its normal use, for filming purposes.

Use of the NPS Arrowhead in titles, credits or other deliberate disclosures requires the permission of the NPS Director. Use of the NPS Arrowhead for advertising, promotional, or directly commercial purposes is prohibited.

Incidental filming of the symbol which may include the shoulder patch of an uniformed employee, an NPS vehicle, or an entrance or similar sign is not prohibited.

Last updated: March 7, 2024

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