Filming and Photography

The National Park Service (NPS) and California Department of Park and Recreation (CDPR), through the California Film Commission, permit filming and photography within Redwood National and State Parks to the fullest extent possible, consistent with the protection of the park resources and visitor experience. For more information on filming on state land within Redwood National and State Parks, please refer to this webpage.

The information below applies to national land only.

 

Applying for a Permit

How To Apply

Download the Application. Please return to [e-mail].

Please allow at least four (5) business days for processing. Your permit may require the payment of cost recovery charges, a location fee, and certificate of insurance naming United States of America as also insured.

For more information, please contact the Special Park Use Coordinator at [e-mail] or 707-465-7307.

Fees

In addition to the application fee, all filming permits and still photography permits are subject to cost recovery and a location fee on NPS lands. The location fee is calculated per day, and must be based on the following schedule and is determined by the type of activity and the number of people on park lands associated with the permitted activity.

• Still Photography:
  1-10 people.....$50/day
  11-30 people.....$150/day
  over 30 people....$250/day
• Motion Pictures/Video:
  1-2 people, camera and tripod only.....$0/day
  1-10 people.....$150/day
  11-30 people.....$250/day
  31-49 people.....$500/day
  over 50 people.....$750/day

Monitors

A monitor may be required by the National Park Service for filming/photography on NPS land.