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, boat storage, 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. Please refer to the fee schedule on the permitting page for additional details on activities and permit fees associated with an SUP.
Please completely fill out the application. Only complete applications will be processed. Allow up to 30 days for permit processing.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, contact the permitting office at:
specialusepermits@alaska.gov