Special Use Permit - Events (e.g. weddings, baptisms, organized picnics) Tumacácori National Historical Park, as a unit of the United States National Park Service permits such special use activities when they are consistent with the park’s mission and will not harm the resource or interfere with the visitor experience. No special use will be allowed that will have an adverse impact on the park resources or negatively affect visitor use and enjoyment by interrupting or conflicting with regularly scheduled park activities. When is a permit needed? How do I apply for a permit? 2) Submit a completed application along with the $130.00 nonrefundable application fee to the park at least two weeks in advance of the date(s) desired. You may be required to meet with park staff in advance of the event to insure that your event will be successful and that all special requirements will be met. You may also pay fees online once your Special Use Permit has been approved. What fees will I have to pay?
Are there any other costs or permit requirements? National Park Service employee must be present to monitor the event, including set-up and clean-up. The permittee may be required to provide certain facilities or services directly as a condition of the permit. Some examples are portable sanitation facilities, utility costs, security or emergency medical services, county licenses, and/or salary and travel costs for additional National Park Service personnel. Depending on the size and nature of the event, you may also be required to obtain liability insurance naming the United States as additionally insured in an amount commensurate with the risk posed to park resources by your proposed activity. You may also be asked to post a bond to ensure the payment of all charges and fees and the restoration of the area if necessary. Special Use Permit - Commercial Filming and Still Photography The tradition of capturing the image of the missions began with early individuals who traveled with paint and canvas or primitive photo apparatus before the area was designated as a national monument by Theodore Roosevelt in 1908. Tumacácori National Historical Park, as a unit of the United States National Park Service permits commercial filming and still photography when it is consistent with the park’s mission and will not harm the resource or interfere with the visitor experience. When is a permit needed? Still photographers require a permit when:
How do I apply for a permit? 1) Contact the park's special use permit coordinator to determine if your commercial operation is within the park's guidelines. You can do this in person or by phone at 520-377-5060. 2) Submit a completed application along with the $130.00 nonrefundable application fee to the park at least two weeks in advance of the date(s) desired. You may be required to meet with park staff in advance of the event to insure that your event will be successful and that all special requirements will be met. You may also pay fees online once your Special Use Permit has been approved. What fees will I have to pay?
Are there other permit requirements? ![]() NPS Photo Tours Requiring Reservations Some interpretive programs require reservations in advance. Call 520-377-5064 for details.
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Last updated: May 24, 2018