News Release

Applications for Commercial Use Authorization at Big South Fork NRRA and Obed WSR now Accepted Year-round

Date: October 10, 2019
Contact: Letitia Neal, [phone]
Contact: Christopher Derman

In an effort to provide as much opportunity for conducting business in the park(s) as possible, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, and Obed Wild & Scenic River will now accept applications for commercial use authorizations year-round. A late fee will apply after the open period for applications, which is January 1 through March 31.

Applications received during the following dates will incur a corresponding late fee*:

1. April 1 through June 30 — $100
2. July 1 through September 30 — $200
3. October 1 through December 31 — $300

*The above late fee is in addition to regular permit fees. Commercial use authorizations expire on December 31, annually. These changes do not apply to one-time business operations or special event vendors.

More information and applications may be found on the following websites: https://www.nps.gov/biso/getinvolved/dobusinesswithus.htm, or at https://www.nps.gov/obed/getinvolved/do-business-with-us.htm. You may also contact the Fee Manager’s Office at [phone], or email [e-mail].