Special Use Permits

Special Use Permits authorize 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, scattering of ashes, commercial filming and/or photography, First Amendment activities, special events, and commercial vehicle access to "Science City". Any commercial activity, other than commercial filming/photography, requires a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA).

Sunrise Reservation Requirements

Individuals or groups requesting a Special Use Permit during sunrise must obtain a sunrise reservation. Proof of reservation will need to be submitted with your application. If you do not have a sunrise reservation, a Special Use Permit will not be issued. To make a reservation, please visit www.recreation.gov. For more information, please visit Haleakalā Sunrise Reservations.

Timeline

Due to ever-changing workloads, we must receive your Special Use Permit application and application fee no less than two weeks prior to the start of your proposed activity. Requests that are complex in nature will require, at a minimum, four weeks to process as they must be reviewed by additional park staff for environmental and cultural compliance. The only exception to this is for First Amendment activities. Do allow at least two days for processing of these permits. Once an application is approved, a permit will be written, and the permittee will have to review and sign it confirming their intent to adhere to all permit conditions. Once the permittee has signed the permit, the Park Superintendent will authorize the permit by signature.

Application

Application forms may be found by selecting the permit type below. Please fill out the application completely; incomplete applications are not considered. Provide as much detail as you can regarding your event; you may attach additional pages. Along with your application, you must submit the non-refundable application fee. Please note that the application fee for special use permits is charged to recover costs of the permit approval process and is non-refundable per 54 U.S.C. 103104, OMB Circular A-25, and NPS Reference Manual 53 Chapter 10. Please indicate on your application if you'd like to pay with credit card (preferred). We will call you when we are ready to process your application and will obtain a credit card at this time. We will also accept a check or money order made payable to National Park Service. The park does not review applications until receipt of payment. Submit applications via email (preferred) to hale_commercial_manager@nps.gov, or by mail to the park address listed at the top of your application.

Entrance Fees

Vehicles entering the park with valid Special Use Permits listed below are subject to entrance fees, with the exception of First Amendment, Access, and Commercial Filming and Still photography.

Monitoring Charges

The park monitors events when there is concern of impact to other visitors, cultural sites, or endangered species habitat. The permittee will be billed for actual time spent by the designated monitor.

 
 

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Last updated: March 18, 2025

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