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Not sure if your activity requires a permit or reservation? Please check the links below, or contact the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Permit Office for assistance. 
Ranger-Led Programs
Programs are available Thursday-Monday. Reserve a spot up to 60 days in advance on Recreation.gov. 
Special Use Permits
Special Use Permits are required for certain types of activities, including ceremonies, events, races, and first amendment expression. 
Room Reservations
Park rooms and facilities, including the Forest Center, are available to reserve for meetings, workshops, and other events. 
After Hours Event Venues
Interested in hosting a private event? There are four outdoor after hours event venue locations available for short-term lease. 
Commercial Use Authorizations
Commercial Use Authorizations are required for commercial businesses to operate in national parks. 
First Amendment Activities
Permits may be required for First Amendment activities. Exploring Park Grounds and TrailsEntrance to Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is free of charge. The grounds and gardens are open to the public from dawn to dusk, year-round. All carriage roads and trails are open and free to the public until there is enough snow accumulation for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. At that time, free access is limited to multi-use trails. Day Tickets and Season Passes for Cross-Country Skiing and SnowshoeingThe Woodstock Resort Corporation holds an easement on park carriage roads and trails for winter use. The Woodstock Nordic Center maintains and grooms over 12 miles of park trails as part of its larger Nordic trail network. To use these trails for skiing and snowshoeing you must have a valid Day ticket or Season pass. Ranger-Led Programs and Mansion ToursRanger-led programs are available during the visitor season (late May - October 31). Advanced reservations are required and can be purchased up to 60 days in advance on Recreation.gov. After Hours EventsInterested in hosting an event? Four outdoor venues are available to lease for After Hours Events, gatherings, and ceremonies (no receptions) for up to 300 guests. Special Use PermitsA special park use refers to short-term activities that benefit specific individuals or groups. To ensure the protection of park resources and the public interest, these activities require written authorization from the National Park Service. Building Use for Meetings and WorkshopsThe Forest Center can be reserved for for meetings, workshops, and other events, via Special Use Permit. Filming and PhotographyFilming and still photography within the park may require a special use permit. See Filming & Photography to determine if you need to connect with the Permit Office. First Amendment ActivitiesThe necessity to obtain a permit to conduct First Amendment activities is determined by the group size and/or location of the proposed activity. Commercial Use AuthorizationsCommercial use authorizations are required for individuals, organizations, or companies that wish to provide goods, activities, or services within the park, utilizing park resources for monetary gain or profit. Examples of these types of activities include: guided hikes, art workshops, or photography workshops. Contact InformationMarsh-Billings-Rockefeller Permit Office |
Last updated: July 31, 2026