Commercial Use Permit

STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
NON-COMPETITIVE COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
A Commercial Use Permit (CUP) is required for anyone conducting commercial activities (as defined in 11 AAC 12.990(9)*) within any unit of the State Park system. Examples of commercial activities include guided activities, charter services, transportation services, outfitting, supply, or equipment sales or rentals within a park. All individuals operating commercially in State Parks are required to carry a copy of this commercial use permit and stipulations while operating in State Park units. If employees change during the year, you must submit an updated list to State Parks before new employees may operate within any state park unit. This permit is only valid for the calendar year in which it was issued.

Please completely fill out the application below. You must include:
• A Certificate of Commercial Liability Insurance with the State of Alaska as additionally insured (see General Stipulation included below for more details).
• List all individuals operating under the CUP along with license(s)/ certificate number and expiration dates. You must have permission from each individual to include thier information on the application.
• List all vehicles, boats, aircraft, snowmobiles, atvs, etc. used in any park unit along with description, license plate, N number, and Alaska boat registration number.
• A valid Alaskan Business License: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/BusinessLicensing.aspx

Only complete applications will be processed. Allow up to 30 days for permit processing. Instructions for payment will follow.

Permit Fees:
• A non-refundable permit application processing fee of $100
• Annual permit fee of $350

End of Season Use Report and Per client fees are due by December 31st of the permit year.
• Submit Use Report and client fees at: https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/commercialusepermits.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, contact the permitting office at: parkpermitting@alaska.gov

Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
Optional Additional Email
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Field or Emergency Contact Name*
Field or Emergency Contact Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Mailing Address: All Vehicle and Vessel Decals Will Be Mailed To This Location*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Business Name*
As listed on your Alaska Business License
Business License Number*
Per AS 43.70.020(a) a business license is required for the privilege of engaging in business in the State of Alaska
I am a*

New applicant to Alaska State ParksReturning applicant to Alaska State Parks
I am applying for a*

2025 CUP2026 CUP
For returning applications my LAS Number is
Your LAS number stays the same each year, it will be listed at the top of all previous State Park Commercial Use Permits.
Park Units and Services

Please include all areas within the Alaska State Park system you would like to commercially operate.
Add a Park Unit and Service*
Will you be operating at Eagle River Nature Center?*

YesNo
I agree and understand that by operating at the Eagle River Nature Center I must have the Friends of Eagle River Nature Center listed as additionally insured on my insurance policy.*

I agree and understand
I agree and understand that by operating at the Eagle River Nature Center I am responsible for paying Friends of Eagle River Nature Center's day-use parking fees*

I agree and understand
Please provide activity descriptions for all services offered. Be sure to include description of any activities not listed in drop down menu above.*
Example: I am taking small groups of people paddle boarding for a 1 hour tour on the south side of the lake. I am supplying all equipment and hope to provide 3 tours per day in the afternoon. I would like to store the paddle boards on the north side of the lake.
For each proposed service, attach trip itineraries, safety plan, topographic or other maps showing trail routes (starting and ending points), camping locations, activity areas etc. List landing sites with GPS coordinates (for aircraft operations) and include other descriptive information as necessary.

If your files don't attach it is because the file size is too large or file type is not supported by State of Alaska. Please reduce file size or convert to an Adobe PDF. NO GOOGLE DOCS OR GOOGLE DRIVE LINKS
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Does this activity require personnel to stay overnight in the park?*

YesNo
If yes, how many nights per trip?*
Months of Operation (check all that apply)*

JanuraryFeburaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Vehicles, Boats, Aircraft, Snowmobiles,ATVs, ETC.

List all vehicles to be used for commercial operations in a State Park. Paddle craft are not required to be listed. Please list N/A on license plate information for ATVs, snowmachines, whitewater rafts, or other.
Add a vehicle, boat, aircraft, etc. to your permit (information does not carry over from previous years).*

YesNo
I would like to include

10 or more vehicles/boats/aircraft etc.Less than 10 vehicles/boats/aircraft etc.
Add a Vehicle/Vessel/Plane to the Permit
If you have more than 10 vehicles to include, please attach a file with an organized list of the vehicle type, color, make/model/year, capacity, and license plate# or AK boat registration# for each vehicle/vessel you would like to include in your permit. File format should be Excel or PDF.*

File format should be Excel or PDF. NO GOOGLE DOCS OR GOOGLE DRIVE LINKS
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Individuals Operating Within Park

List all individuals (owners, employees, operators, guides, etc.) that will be operating in a State Park under this permit. New employees not included are not authorized to operate in any state park until an amendment form has been received and approved by Division staff.
I would like to add (be sure to include yourself here):*

Less than 10 individuals to my permit10 or more individuals to my permit
Please attach an organized list that includes name, title, driver's license #, CPR certification information, and any other license required associated with their role such as Big Game Guide#, Sport Fishing Guide#, Fishing/Hunting License#, and/or Airmen Certification#. File format should be Excel or PDF only.*

Attachments should be and excel file or PDF format only.
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Add Individual To Permit*
Applicant History

Within the past 5 years has the company (entity), its owners, or any employees who have or will be expected to operate within state parks been convicted, pled no contest, forfeited collateral, or are currently under charges for violations of any commercial permit; any state, federal, or local law; or any law related to fish or game?
YesNo
If Yes, you must provide the individual's name, date of charge(s), list of charge(s), location of incident, court and action taken for each violation.*
Attach additional information about applicant history if necessary.

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Permit Stipulations

Commercial Use Permit General Stipulations
Commercial Use Permit General Stipulations.
Links:

Special Stipulations
Park Area Specific Stipulations
Commercial General Liability Insurance
Here is an example of an insurance policy on an ACORD form that meets the requirement for commercial operators within Alaska State Parks.
Insurance Required. Without limiting indemnification, the liability insurance required of commercial operators that provide commercial services in State Park Units shall secure or purchase at its own expense and maintain in force at all times during the term of this permit, liability coverage and limits consistent with what is professionally recommended as adequate to protect the permittee (the insured) and Grantor (the State, its officers, agents and employees) from the liability exposures of ALL the insured's operations on state land. Certificates of Insurance (COI) must be furnished to the Authorized Officer prior to the issuance of this permit and must provide for a notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or material change of conditions in accordance with policy provisions. COI should be provided on an ACORD Insurance Form. The Permittee must provide for a 60-day prior notice to the State before they cancel, renew, or make material changes to the conditions to the policy. Failure to furnish satisfactory evidence of insurance, or lapse of the policy, are material breaches of this permit and shall be grounds, at the option of the State, for termination of the permit. All insurance policies shall comply with, and be issued by, insurers licensed to transact the business of insurance under Alaska Statute, Title 21. The policy shall be written on an "occurrence" form and shall not be written as a "claims-made" form unless specifically reviewed and agreed to by the Division of Risk Management, Department of Administration. The State must be named as an additional named insured on the policy with respect to the operations of the permittee on or in conjunction with the permitted premises. A copy must be sent to: parkpermitting@alaska.gov. Please include your permit number (LAS #) in the description box. Email is preferred, but if also being mailed, it can be sent to the following address:

State of Alaska

Department of Natural Resources

Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation

550 West 7th Ave. Suite 1380

Anchorage, AK 99501
Attach a Certificate of Commercial General Liability Insurance that meets requirements stated above and lists the State of Alaska as additionally insured.*

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Signature
I attest the information submitted on this form and any attachments are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. The permittee has read and agreed to the terms of this permit and understands that the breach of any of the terms is cause for revocation or suspension. By signing this form, the permittee, its agents, and employees agree to conduct the authorized activities under this permit in accordance with the attached general stipulations. special stipulations, and area specific stipulations that are incorporated upon the issuance of this permit. Information supplied in this application is available for public record through a public records request.
Signature*

Clear
Date of Signature*

MonthDayYear
Should be Empty:

Vehicles, Boats, Aircraft, Snowmobiles,ATVs, ETC.

Individuals Operating Within Park

Permit Stipulations

Commercial General Liability Insurance

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