General Use Permits

General Use Permit Applications are required for conducting business in the park, such as bus, bicycle and kayak tours, or professional filming. They also are required for weddings, picnics and other special events involving more than 20 persons.

For information about conditions for weddings, picnics, commercial filming or still photography, please consult the links above.

Please select the links on this page for the pertinent General Use Permit file (Word or pdf).  For more information, contact: Chief Park Ranger John Sherman, San Juan Island NHP PO Box 429 Friday Harbor, WA 98250; telephone (360) 378-2240; or FAX: (360)378-2615.

General Use Permit Application (pdf)

General Use Permit Application (Word)

Weddings

Small weddings can sometimes be accommodated at predetermined locations in the park when they do not conflict with protection of resources or other visitor activities. Parking is very limited and restrooms are rustic. Select the link below to view the list of conditions for weddings in the park. Then call park headquarters at 360-378-2240 to begin the permit process.

Conditions for Conducting a Wedding(pdf)

Conditions for Conducting a Wedding(Word)

Picnics

Conditions for Conducting a Picnic(pdf)

Conditions for Conducting a Picnic(Word)

Filming Permit Applications

Short form: Still, motion picture projects of brief duration, having a minor impact on park operations(pdf)

Short form: Still, motion picture projects of brief duration, having a minor impact on park operations(Word)

Long form: Motion pictures, still projects requiring major logistics and having a sizeable impact on park operations(pdf)

Long form: Motion pictures, still projects requiring major logistics and having a sizeable impact on park operations(Word)