Permits & Reservations

Special Use Permits:

For group activities more than 15 visitors such as family reunions, company picnics, and group campouts, please call park headquarters at 806-857-3151 for information and guidelines.

1. Special Use Permits are required for functions such as fishing tournaments, weddings, special events, filming, etc.

Commercial Use Authorizations:

What is a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA)?

A CUA allows an individual, group, company or other for-profit entity to provide commercial visitor services within a National Park area. Services provided to NPS employees are not covered by CUAs (e.g., Schwan's grocery delivery). Commercial Use Authorizations (CUAs) are required for all commercial visitor services provided by a company or organization not based in the park.


What does the law and regulations say about CUAs?

PL 105-391, Section 418 and 36 CFR 5.3 require NPS issue and charge a reasonable fee for CUAs. The law requires that NPS ensure CUAs:

  • Are accomplished in a manner consistent to the highest practicable degree with the preservation and conservation of park resources and values;
  • Are consistent with the purpose for which the Park was established;
  • Comply with all applicable management plans, park policies and regulations;
  • Are subjects to conditions promoting the safety of visitors;
  • Limit the liability of the United States Government;
  • Are subject to a reasonable fee that at a minimum recovers administrative and management costs of the CUA.

Who needs a CUA?

A CUA is required if an entity provides a good, activity, service, or other function to visitors in a NPS managed area, uses park resources and results in compensation, monetary gain, benefit or profit.


2. Commercial Use Authorization

3. Special Use Permit - Off Road Vehicle Application
Please email applications for Off Road Vehicles to:
lamr_permits@nps.gov

Last updated: December 29, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
P.O. Box 1460

Fritch, TX 79036

Phone:

806 857-3151

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