Special Use Application

STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
A Special Use Permit (SUP) is required for anyone conducting activities (as defined in 11 AAC 18.010) within any unit of the State Park system. Examples of activities included the reservation and exclusive use of picnic shelters (not on Reserve America); groups or events of 20 or more people; special events including but not limited to wedding parties; family reunions; research activities (i.e. collecting plants or animals/insects for scientific or educational purposes); educational activities (school field trips); scout troop events, special access, church outings, motorized access, etc.

Any SUP application must be submitted online with sufficient time given for review, planning, and permit processing. All SUP applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Allow up to 30 days for processing your application. Instructions for payment will be sent to the email address provided on the application.

Permit Fees:

A non-refundable permit application processing fee of $100 or a no-significant change permit renewal of $50

An organized or promoted assembly of more than 20 persons:
- Small assembly: 20-50 persons $50
- Medium assembly: 50-100 persons $100
- Large assembly: 100 persons and up $225
Any promotional or entertainment event, including an organized athletic event, competitive recreational event, or spectator event:
- Small organized event: 20-50 participants $75 + ($2 per participant)
- Medium organized event: 50-100 participants $150 + ($3 per participant)
- Large organized event: 100 participants and up $250 + ($4 per participant)
Constructing or placing an improvement, structure, or property within a park (excludes utilities, telecom towers)
- Shoreline improvements $100 per year/per site
- Scientific research equipment $1000 per year/per site, $5000 max
- Temporary structure $100 per permit time period
- Up to 64 sq. ft. containers in Kachemak Bay State Park $300 per year
- Up to 128 sq. ft. containers in Kachemak Bay State Park $600 per year
- Net pens $1500 per month
- Mooring buoy in Parks water $100 per boat per year
Discharging explosives $500

Conducting exploration, scientific research, or information collection activities $100

Using a state park for recurring or permanent motorized access, including aircraft landings and takeoffs across land or water closed to motorized use, to land not owned or controlled by the state.
- Park road access and gate keys as needed $100 per year
- Helicopter freight drops $100 per day
Removal of firewood from Park Unit (as allowed by management plan) $50

Long-term parking (Lake Aleknagik State Recreation Area) $150 per winter

Long-Term camping (Clam Gulch) $500 per month

Any other incompatible use as defined by statute and regulation, or which does not otherwise have lawful recreation as its primary purpose $250

Full fee information is provided here: Fees for Special Use Permits

For additional questions, email us at: specialusepermits@alaska.gov

STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
Optional Additional Email
Phone Number*
Emergency Contact Name*
Emergency Contact Phone Number*
Mailing Address*

Street Address or PO Box

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Zip / Postal Code
Business / Organization Name
I am a*

New applicantReturning applicant
LAS / ASP Number*
The number will be listed at the top of all previous State Park Special Use Permits.
Is the sole purpose of the requested activity related to youth education organized by a school, government agency, or non-profit?*

YesNo
Please provide EIN (non-profit only)
School or government agency put NA
Park Unit and Requested Activity

Please include the park unit and park facility/area you would like your requested activity to take place.
Check all that apply

Northern (Fairbanks to Tok including Fielding Lake)MatSu (Denali State Park, Hatcher Pass, Nancy Lake)Chugach (Eklutna to Turnagain Arm)Kenai (Kenai River and Peninsula to Valdez)Southeast (Ketchikan, Wrangell, Sitka, Juneau, and Haines)Southwest (Kodiak and Dillingham)
Requested Area(s)*
Will you be utilizing the trails or facilities at Eagle River Nature Center?*

YesNo
Will you be operating at Petroglyph State Historic Park?*

YesNo
New as of late 2025, the City and Borough of Wrangell has a Memorandum of Understanding with Alaska State Parks to manage the Petroglyph State Historic Park. Under this agreement, the City and Borough of Wrangell collects permit fees and End of Season fees for activities at Petroglyph State Historic Park.
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. The address is the following: Friends of Eagle River Nature Center, Inc., 32750 Eagle River Road, Eagle River, AK 99577*

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
I agree and understand that by operating at Petroglyph State Historic Park, I must have the City and Borough of Wrangell listed as additionally insured on my insurance policy. The address is the following: City and Borough of Wrangell, P.O. Box 531, Wrangell, AK 99929*

I agree and understand
I agree and understand that by requesting activity at Petroglyph State Historic Park, the City and Borough of Wrangell will collect permit fees.*

I agree and understand
Provide a description of the activity, including any information that will assist in defining the scope of the request, such as staging area, coordinates, equipment, duration, etc.*
Example: Graduate students here to observe the aurora borealis as part of a science outreach and education project. We would like to temporarily deploy a set of small (6" diameter 14" tall) battery powered self-contained sensor units at several Alaska DNR sites. Each unit contains a sky-facing camera, magnetometer, and temperature sensor. The units would be deployed for no more than three consecutive days before being removed to be recharged. The total number of units deployed at Alaska DNR sites would be 3-8. All data collected by these sensor units will be available freely to the public.
Is this an event such as a race, wedding, family reunion etc.*

YesNo
Have you already or will you reserve a park facility such as a picnic shelter, campground, or public use cabin associated with your activity?*

Yes, I have a reservation or will make a reservation on Reserve AmericaNo, not needed with my requested activity
Does this activity require a fee to be paid to your organization in order to participate (i.e. race event)?*

YesNo
How much is the fee per person?*
Estimated number of participants / people attending*
Date(s) of Requested Activity*
Estimated Time of Arrival / Departure*
Optional, for the requested activity, attach supplemental information such as maps, construction plans, ADFG habitat permit, and other descriptive information as necessary.

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Special Use Permit General Stipulations
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I, the permitee, 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 stipulations of this permit and understands that the breach of any of the stipulations 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 that are incorporated upon the issuance of this permit. Information supplied in this application is available for public record through a public records request.
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STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESDIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATIONSPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION

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Special Use Permit General Stipulations

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STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION

STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION