Water Access CUA

Special Park Conditions
Activity: Water Access

A. Authorized Services

1. This Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) authorizes commercial access to Yellowstone River by traveling through National Park Service property for the purpose of providing guided tours and trips.

B. Operational Requirements

1. Guides must unload equipment and clients in an expedient manner and vacate the access area as soon as possible (15 minutes). The unloading area for all river access will be the cul-de-sac of Park Street in Gardiner, Montana.
2. Parking is only allowed for active loading and unloading (approximately 15 minutes). Vehicles may not block traffic in the process. Parking is not permitted along Front or Park Streets. Please see the attached map which shows park boundaries along the North Entrance.
3. Traffic into and around the Gardiner Service Center and the Xanterra bunkhouse is restricted to authorized vehicles and personnel only. Holders are not authorized to use this area.
4. Guides must not create a disturbance in residential and administrative areas.
5. The holder shall be liable for any damages to any property of the United States and Xanterra resulting from the use authorized hereunder.
6. Photographic services that occur in areas along the Yellowstone River between the Gardner River and Reese Creek confluence are authorized under this CUA and do not require additional authorization/permit if sold individually or as part of a tour package for visitors on trips associated with the water access CUA.
7. Holders are not authorized to store vehicles or equipment in the parking areas highlighted in yellow on the attached map.

 

CUA holders are not authorized to store vehicles or equipment in the parking areas highlighted in yellow.

 

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