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.

 

Application Process

GLCA will post an announcement when the Online CUA System opens for the 2027 CUA Applications. Please check this page periodically for updates.

CUA Operating Season: CUAs are issued for one calendar year and expire on December 31 regardless of date of issuance. Applications are accepted year-round.

A complete application shall be submitted at a minimum of 45 days in advance of first trip to allow time for processing. Delays will occur if the online application is submitted inaccurately or incomplete application.

Application Fees: The standard CUA application fee is $350 for the first CUA service type; additional service type submitted to Glen Canyon Recreation Area during the same CUA season will be $250 each. Application fees are non‑refundable.

Unsure of which service to apply for? Please contact the CUA Office at e-mail us (glca_cua at nps.gov) or 928-608-6325 before submitting your application. If you apply for the wrong service, the fee cannot be transferred or credited to a new application. You will need to submit a new application and pay the fee again for the correct service.

How to Apply for a CUA

Applications must be submitted through the online application portal. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received. Applicants must create an account, upload all required documents, and pay the application fee through the CUA portal.

For a step-by-step tutorial, watch this video on how to apply for a CUA

Reporting Requirements

CUAs must report visitor use statistics, reportable injury data, total gross receipts earned from park-dependent operations by completing and submitting a CUA Annual Report by end of February for the previous calendar year via the online CUA system.

Note: Authorized 2027 CUAs will be suspended if failure to submit a 2026 CUA Annual Report. CUA will be reinstated when reports are submitted, approved and Management fees have been paid.

Learn how to submit CUA reports and to review FAQs.

 

 

Authorized Commercial Use Holders in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

 

Guided Services

Guided Services:

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

Retail Services:

Spa and Massage Service - Lake Powell

Mobile Food & Beverage Service:

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

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

  • Backhaul Services - Colorado River
  • Air Taxi
  • Water Taxi - Lake Powell
  • Cart Shuttle Service
 

Vessel Services

Vessel-based Services:

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

 

Learn more about CUAs

Commercial Use Authorizations in the National Park Service

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Last updated: September 29, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 1507
Page, AZ 86040

Phone:

928 608-6200
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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