Commercial Use Authorizations

Kayaker on the Delaware River

National Park Service

 

What is a Commercial Use Authorization?

A Commercial Use Authorizations (CUA) allows for an individual, group, organization, or other entity to conduct commercial activities and provide visitor services within National Park boundaries. CUAs are only issued for commercial activities and visitor services that:

• are determined to be an appropriate use of the park,

• will have minimal impact on park resources and values, and

• are consistent with the park purpose, management plans, policies, and regulations.

Individuals, groups, and entities conducting commercial activities and services must pay fees to hold a valid CUA.

 

What Activities and Services require a CUA?

A CUA is required for any goods, activities, services, agreements, or other functions for visitors, members, clients, or the public that:

• Use park resources (e.g. the river)

• Take place at least in part on lands managed by the National Park Service

• Result in compensation, monetary gain, benefit, or profit

Examples:

• Commercial transportation/guides and those who own, lease, charter their own vehicles for guided trips

• Person(s), organization, or group that arranges for the transportation and/or guide services

• Guided trips or services for canoeing, rafting, kayaking, tubing, fishing, etc. for the public

• Scuba diving schools, tours, or photography workshops

• Children’s camps that own and use their own watercraft for river trips

No commercial activities may be conducted within Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River’s boundaries without a valid CUA.

If you are fishing on the Delaware River, please review our Fishing and Fishing License pages.

 

Contact Information

If you have any questions about CUAs, permits, or the permitting process, please contact the park Permit Coordinator.

Permit Coordinator
Upper Delaware S&RR
Beach Lake, PA 18405
(570) 729 - 7134

 

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CUA Fees & Application

 

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  CUA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  Frequently-Asked-Questions about Commercial Use Authorizations at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River.

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  Special Use Permits

  Certain activities require a Special Use Permit instead of a CUA. Learn more about what activities require permits at Upper Delaware SRR.

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  Superintendent's Compendium

  Check out a detailed list of what activities are permitted in the Superintendent’s Compendium.