Commercial Use Authorization

 

A Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) is a business permit with the National Park Service that authorizes an individual, group, company, or other for-profit entity to conduct commercial activities and provide specific visitor services within a national park area. The National Park Service will only issue CUAs for commercial activities and visitor services that:

  • are determined to be an appropriate use of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area;
  • will have minimal impact on Glen Canyon’s resources and values; and
  • are consistent with Glen Canyon’s purpose, management plans, policies, and regulations.

A CUA is required if you, as an individual, organization, or company, provide any goods, activities, services, agreements, or other function for members, clients, or the public that:

  • take place at least in part in Glen Canyon,
  • use park resources, and
  • result in compensation, monetary gain, benefit, or profit.

Businesses and individuals may not conduct commercial activities in the park without a valid CUA or in a manner inconsistent with the terms of the CUA.

 

Program Updates

The National Park Service (NPS) has developed an online CUA system designed to standardize, modernize, and streamline the CUA application and reporting process for NPS staff and applicants. The opening of the online system was launched and tested by parks who opted in during Phase I; the application was a success!

All NPS units will be using the online system starting in calendar year 2025.

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will begin accepting applications for the 2026 CUA season in the fall of 2025.

The standard CUA application fee is $350 for the first CUA service type, any additional service types submitted to Glen Canyon Recreation Area during the same CUA season will be $250 each. The application fees are non-refundable and due at time of application submission via the online system.

How to Apply for a CUA

Apply for a CUA by accessing the online application portal. Companies will be required to set up an account and upload all the required documents and pay the application fee through the CUA Portal.

Watch this Video on how to apply for a CUA

CUA Applications will be accepted year-round, all permits will expire on December 31st, regardless of when they were issued. Complete applications should be submitted a minimum of 45 days in advance of first trip to allow time for processing.

Applications will no longer be accepted through the Glen Canyon CUA Office. Beginning in 2026, applications must be submitted through the online portal. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.

CUAs are issued by the NPS pursuant to authorities contained in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 5.3 and the 16 U.S.C. 5966 (P.L. 105-391, Section 418).

 

 

Authorized Services Available in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

  1. Land Based Tours
  2. Guided eFoils
  3. Guided Fishing Service – Colorado River
  4. Guided Fishing Service – Lake Powell
  5. Guided Hiking/Backcountry Service
  6. Guided Canyoneering Service
  7. Guided Hiking with Packstock Service
  8. Guided Hunting
  9. Guided Off-Road Vehicle Tours
  10. Guided Bicycle Tours
  11. Guided Photography Workshop & Instruction – Land Based
  12. Guided Photography Workshop & Instruction – Water Based
  13. Guided Waterski/Wakeboard & Instruction Service
  14. Marine Salvage Service
  15. Mobile Food and Beverage Service – Lone Rock
  16. Mobile Food and Beverage Service – Lees Ferry
  17. Scuba Instruction
  18. Vessel Caretaking
  19. Minor Vessel Repair
  20. Launch & Retrieve – Houseboats (Privately Owned Only)
  21. Launch & Retrieve – Motorized Vessels (Commercially Owned Only)
  22. Launch & Retrieve – Human Powered Vessels (Commercially Owned Only)
  23. Guided Kayak/Canoe/Paddleboard Service - Lake Powell
  24. Guided Kayak/Canoe/Paddleboard Service - Colorado River
  25. Vehicle Towing
  26. Rental Anchoring Service
  27. Alternative Anchoring with Piloting
  28. Luxury Camping/Glamping Service
  29. Spa and Massage Service
  30. Air Taxi
  31. Cart Shuttle Service
All authorized services in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
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Authorized Services Available in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

 

Guided Services

Approved companies provide a variety of guided services and tours inside Glen Canyon, on the lake, on the river, and by land, including:

Paddlecraft Services:

Fishing Guides:

Guided Hiking:

Guided Photography Services:

Guided Land Tours by Vehicle:

Guided Water-based Instruction:

  • Guided eFoil Instruction

Luxury Camping/Glamping Service

 

Retail Services

Approved companies that provide retail services inside Glen Canyon, including:

Spa and Massage Service - Lake Powell

Mobile Food & Beverage Service:

  • Food Truck - Lees Ferry
  • Food Truck - Lone Rock

Transport (Non-Tour) - road, air, water based:

  • Air Taxi
  • Cart Shuttle Service
 

Vessel Services

Approved companies that provide vessel-based services inside Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, including:

Vessel Caretaking

Minor Vessel Repair

Launch and Retrieval

  • Motorized Vessels less than 26’ (Commercially Owned Only)
  • Human Powered Vessels less than 26’ (Commercially Owned Only)
  • Boats/Houseboats Service (Privately Owned Only

Marine Salvage

Alternative Anchoring


We apologize for any inconvenience; we kindly remind all clients of Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) Permit Holders that pets are not allowed on any CUA Trips. This policy is to protect the health and safety of all people in the area, as well as animals themselves.

It is important to abide by these rules, as animals are unpredictable and can cause harm to other individuals. It is also important to note that this rule applies to any kind of animals, such as domestic pets, wild animals, and exotic pets; excluded are service animals.

Definition of Service Animal: A service animal means any dog or miniature horse that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. The service animals may accompany visitors with disabilities in areas of Glen Canyon open to the public.

 

Learn more about CUAs

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Last updated: December 4, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 1507
Page, AZ 86040

Phone:

928 608-6200
Receptionist available at Glen Canyon Headquarters from 7 am to 4 pm MST, Monday through Friday. The phone is not monitored when the building is closed. If you are having an emergency, call 911 or hail National Park Service on Marine Band 16.

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