Special Use Permit - Filming and Photography

This compliance addresses the issuance of Special Use Permits for filming activities in Yosemite National Park, and the El Portal Administrative Site. Specific locations are designated for this programmatic with criteria identified for location types to include: Existing day use areas; paved/unpaved parking areas,paved/unpaved trails; wilderness areas; Sequoia groves; riparian areas.

NPS employees monitor filming activities to ensure protection of resources, compliance with permit conditions, and to address activities that have the potential to conflict with visitor enjoyment.