Zion National Park Special Use Permits
The Special Use Permit (SUP) authorizes activities that benefit an individual, group or organization, rather than the public at large: and that require written authorization and management control in order to protect park resources and the public interest.
Examples include: weddings, memorializations, commercial filming and/or photography, special assemblies, First Amendment activities, athletic events, firearms, or collecting resource materials require a special use permit be acquired in advance.
Please contact the park at 435-772-7820 well in advance of your activity and/or event.
Any commercial activity, other than commercial filming and/or photography, requires a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA).
Permits
Wedding Ceremony
Scattering of Ashes
Other Special Uses
First Amendment Activities
Application Process (non-filming)
1. Download, complete, sign and return the permit application form. (Mail or fax)
2. Submit a check for $100 (US Dollars/US Bank) made out to DOI-NPS.
3. Submit a copy of your insurance naming the "United States Government" as additionally insured. (not required for weddings or scattering of ashes)
USPS/FEDEX/UPS Address
Zion National Park - Special Park Use Office
SR 9
Springdale, UT 84767
FAX 1-435-772-0496
Attn: Special Park Uses
Fees
All costs incurred by the NPS in receiving, writing and issuing the permit, monitoring the permit, or otherwise supporting a special park use is to be paid by the permittee. Below are types of fees that may be charged dependent upon the type of permit and complexity.
Application Fee - Required (non-refundable)
This covers the first two hours of time spent on the permit and includes communication with the applicant, park staff, site visits, etc.
Administrative Fee $50.00 per hour
For permits/projects that require more than two hours of administrative time.
Compliance Fees $250.00 flat fee
Required for any activity/event other than weddings and scattering of ashes as described above. Minimum review time is 3 weeks.
Monitoring Fees $50.00 per hour per person
Depending upon complexity and/or size of the activity/event request, one or more monitors may be required to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of permit and/or impacts to natural and cultural resources.
