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Location Fees and cost recovery for commercial filming and still 2025

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The document outlines the regulations and procedures for obtaining permits for commercial filming and still photography in national parks, as established by the National Park Service. It specifies that all commercial filming requires a permit, while still photography permits are needed under certain conditions. The document also details the cost recovery fees associated with these permits based on the number of participants and type of activity, emphasizing resource protection and public safety.

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What is the meaning of NPS photo?

Although their photographs have been used in books, papers, and movies for over 70 years, the photographers of the National Park Service are often overlooked when credit is due. Most often credit lines appear as National Park Service Photograph, Courtesy of the National Park Service, or simply NPS Photo.

What is not allowed in US national parks?

Pets disturb wildlife and are not allowed on trails. Wood and charcoal fires are strictly prohibited due to generally dry weather conditions and intermittent high winds. Certain activities require a special use permit, including groups of over twenty persons hiking in the park. Practice Leave No Trace principles.

What qualifies as commercial filming?

Commercial filming means the film, electronic, magnetic, digital, or other recording of a moving image by a person, business, or other entity for a market audience with the intent of generating income. Examples include, but are not limited to, feature film, videography, and documentaries.

Why cant YouTubers film in national parks?

Individuals and groups conducting filming, still photography, or audio recording remain subject to all other laws and regulations applicable to visitors to park areas, including those requiring permits for certain activities (e.g., special events or demonstrations) and those prohibiting disturbance or other negative

Can you film YouTube videos in national parks?

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Why cant you film in US national parks?

Enacted on May 26, 2000 Public Law 106-206 directed the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture to require a permit and establish a reasonable fee for commercial filming activities or similar projects, as well as certain still photography activities, on federal lands under their respective jurisdictions.

Why cant you film in Yosemite?

The filming application processing fee for Yosemite National Park is $300. In addition, Federal law also requires the National Park Service to collect a location fee that provides a fair return to the United States for the use of park lands for filming and for still photography requires a permit.

How much is a national park filming permit?

Federal law requires the National Park Service to recover its administrative costs for commercial filming and still photography activities that require a permit. The Administrative fee is $100.

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