Doing Business With The Park

If you are interested in or are currently conducting business in the park, this page is for you. If you are interested in visiting the park, please go to Planning Your Visit.


Federal regulations prohibit engaging in or soliciting any business in park areas, except in accordance with the provisions of a permit, contract, or other written agreement with the United States. As in other National Park Service areas, commercial visitor services or other commercial activities may be provided only by those holding an authorization from the United States.

 

Commercial Use Authorizations

Mesa Verde National Park issues Commercial Use Authorizations for three types of visitor service:

• Road-based Tours
• Guided Hiking Tours
• Photography and/or Painting Workshops

If you are interested in providing these services, please go to Commercial Use Authorizations to review the informational documents posted, or contact the Concessions Office at [phone] to request more information. Specific requirements must be met including insurance coverage and payment of authorization fees.

 

Do You Need a Commercial Use Authorization?

If you think your activities might be “commercial”; have questions about how your activity will be defined; would like clarification about the need for an authorization; or think your activity might conflict with rights already granted to the park concessioner, please contact our concessions office at [phone].

 

For information on Special Use, Filming, or Photography permits, please visit Permits & Reservations.