Application Process

Applications
Special Use Permit Application
Filming, Still Photography, and Audio Recording Application

First Amendment Activities
Demonstrations & Distribution of Material Application

A special park use is defined as an activity that takes place in a park area, and that:

• provides a benefit to an individual, group (25 or more and/or 10 or more vehicles) or organization rather than the public at large;
• requires written authorization and some degree of management control from the National Park Service in order to protect park resources and the public interest;
• is not prohibited by law or regulation; and
• is not initiated, sponsored, or conducted by the National Park Service.

After checking if your prospective activity meets the general guidelines, avoid scheduling conflicts by considering the following:

• Permits are granted on a first come, first-served basis. An application with the $100 application fee must be submitted to reserve a date.
• Permits are not granted on Memorial Day weekend, Veterans Day, or Independence day. There are also special use permits issued on an annual basis, e.g., Family Valentine's Ball, Sweet Heart Dance, and other activities attended by the public. Please inquire about your date before submitting a permit.
• Some activities are required to go through full environmental or historic compliance review.
• Until your event has been pre-approved by the Special Park Use Department, event organizers cannot announce, advertise or promote an event. All media releases & promotional material must be pre-approved prior to release.
• No event will receive pre-approval before Fort Vancouver National Historic Site staff has completed a full assessment of the proposed activity.
• No event will receive pre-approval from the National Park Service that includes use of areas managed by the City of Vancouver or other entities until coordination and pre-approval has been granted by all agencies.
• All applications are reviewed and evaluated by park officials on a case-by-case basis.
• Please review the areas approved for permitted events on the Permits & Reservations page.

Application Fee

A non-refundable $100 application processing fee is required to submit an application. Please contact the Special Park Use Office before making a payment.

Fees may be paid online by credit card or electronic funds transfer at pay.gov. Fees may also be paid in the form of a cashier's check, money order, or personal check. Checks made payable to the National Park Service and all funds must be in US Dollars to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, address: 800 Hatheway Rd. Bldg 722 Vancouver, WA 98661.

Payment of the Application Fee does not guarantee that the National Park Service will issue a permit. Complex applications and proposed activities may require extensive review; additional permit fees may apply.

Contact Informaion

Email: Office of Special Park Uses
Phone: [phone]
Address: 1115 E 5th Street, Vancouver WA 98661