Commercial Use Authorization Documents

Download the necessary documents for each type of permit below. Return the signed permit, application, and accompanying documentation as listed on the application to Commercial Use Authorizations, Zion National Park, State Route 9, Springdale, UT 84767. Allow at least three weeks for processing. Each permit has an application fee (except for the Level 2 commercial interpretive services; there is no application fee connected to that permit). The application fee is based on a sliding scale related to the amount of revenue a company earned through their operations in Zion National Park in the previous year.
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Commercial Interpretive Services
This commercial service is defined as natural or cultural resource information provided by a designated leader to a specified group of people. Limited trail use is allowed under this authorization. Groups may consist of 16 to 50 people (Level 2) or 15 or fewer people (Level 3).
Levels 2 and 3 Summary
2013 Level II Permit
2013 Level III Permit
Application 2013
Attachment A Provisions
Attachment B Interpretation Special Conditions
Attachment C Trip Itinerary
Attachment D Annual Survey 2012
Attachment E
Interpretive Background Info
Interpretive Quiz
Guide Fact Sheet

Bicycle Tours
This commercial service allows groups of bicyclists accompanied by a leader to ride through designated portions of Zion National Park.
2013 Bicycle Permit
Application 2013
Attachment A Provisions
Attachment B Bike Special Conditions
Attachment C Trip Itinerary
Attachment D Annual Survey 2012

Photography or Painting Workshops
Photography and painting workshops are allowed to give technical and artistic instruction on composition of photographs and paintings related to the unique and cultural resources protected in Zion National Park.
2013 Photo/Paint Permit
Application 2013
Attachment A Provisions
Attachment B Photo Special Conditions
Attachment C Trip Itinerary
Attachment D Annual Survey 2012
Attachment E

Recreational Shuttle Services
Commercial shuttle service is authorized for the point-to-point pick-up and drop-off of passengers in Zion National Park at designated parking areas, pullouts, and developed areas.
2013 Shuttle Permit
Application 2013
Attachment A Provisions
Attachment B Shuttle Special Conditions
Attachment C Trip Itinerary
Attachment D Annual Survey 2012

Motorcycle Tours
This commercial service allows groups of motorcyclists accompanied by a leader to ride through designated portions of Zion National Park.
2013 Motorcycle Permit
Application 2013
Attachment A Provisions
Attachment B Motorcycle Special Conditions
Attachment C Trip Itinerary
Attachment D Annual Survey 2012