![]() ![]() Effective October 28, 2022, the National Park Service rescinded interim guidance that was in place during litigation regarding commercial filming and has returned to longstanding laws and regulations governing commercial filming in parks. Questions and answers about filming and photography are provided below. DefinitionsCommercial filming is defined as a digital or film recording of a visual image or sound recording by a person, business or other entity for a market audience, such as for a documentary, television or feature film, advertisement or similar project. Non-commercial filming includes student films or videos filmed at Lake Mead National Recreation Area by another government agency or park partner, not intended for commercial use Still photography activities require a permit only when:
All commericial filming and still photography permits are subject to cost recovery and a location fee per 54 USC §103104 and 54 USC § 100905 and proof of liability insurance naming the United States of America as also insured. Cost of recovery (54 U.S.C. § 100905). The NPS shall recover from the permittee all agency costs incurred in processing the application and monitoring the permitted activity if the request is approved. Applicants shall be responsible for reimbursing the park for all costs incurred by the park in processing the application (even if the application is denied) and monitoring the permitted activity and subsequent site restoration if necessary. Applications are accepted via email: LAKE_SPU@nps.gov You must allow no less than 10 business days, excluding weekends and holidays (no exception), for the park to process your request. Permits may take up to 60 business days to process requests for applications. ![]() Film Permit Application and Cost Recovery Fees
*TBD - To Be Determined at the end of the activity.
Commercial Filming Location Fees(not required for non-commercial filming permits)
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Application Fee | Recovery Cost | Total Cost | |
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1 or more people | $150 | TBD* | TBD* |
Still Photograpy Location Fees
1-10 people | $50/day |
11-30 people | $150/day |
More than 30 people | $250/day |
Additional administrative costs, cost recovery or facilities use cost may also be charged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
If you are unsure if your event will need a special park use permit, please contact the Park Use Coordinator:
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Special Park Use Office
601 Nevada Way
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 293-8931
e-mail
Last updated: April 27, 2023