Doing Business With The Park

 

Commercial Use Authorization

A Commercial Use Authorization is required in most cases for anyone doing business within the park. This includes anyone wishing to sell items or food within the park boundary, lead guided fishing expeditions, or similar activities. Some activities may be managed under a Concessions Contract.

If you have questions please contact Paige VanWinkle at 573-323-4901 or by e-mail.

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Special Use Permits

A special use permit is required for certain activities such as weddings and scattering of ashes. Please visit the Superintendent Compendium to find out if your activity requires a permit or call 573-323-4901 or by e-mail.

 

Guided Activities-Ozark Riverways Foundation

Guided, interpretive and instructional float trips, hikes and fly-fishing clinics provided by the Ozark Riverways Foundation-Official Friends Group of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Visit them at ozarkriverwaysfoundation.org or email at [e-mail].

 

Agricultural Special Use Permits Available at Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting bids for agricultural Special Use Permits (SUPs) in Ozark National Scenic Riverways within Shannon and Carter counties. Agricultural use is limited to hay cutting in each of these parcels. Through the use of agricultural SUPs, the NPS is able to restore and preserve the setting of historic farmsteads, while providing for better habitat for a diversity of wildlife, and maintaining areas for outdoor recreation and scenic enjoyment.

If you have any questions please contact Derek Saffle at 573-323-4929 or by email.

 

"Men travel far to see a city, but few seem curious about a river. Every rivers has, nevertheless, its individuality, its great silent interest. Every river has, moreover, its influence over the people who pass their lives within sight of its waters". - (H.S. Merriman, The Sowers)

 

Filming and Still Photography Permits

Please visit Filming & Still Photography Permits (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) for information on filiming and still photography permits or call 573-323-4901 or e-mail.