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Special Event Permits

Special Use and Event Permits

A Special Use Authorization is a permit, easement or lease that grants rights or privileges of occupancy and use of National Forest lands, subject to specified terms and conditions. You need a permit if:

  • The activity on NFS land involves 75 or more people including spectators, or
  • There is a fee being charged or if income is derived from the use of the land, or
  • You will need to occupy, use, or build on NFS land for personal or business purposes, whether the duration is temporary or long term. 

Please follow the appropriate ‘Lands’ or ‘Recreation’ links below for information on obtaining a permit. Once you have reviewed this information, please submit general questions or a permit proposal to:

Email SM.FS.Colville_NF@usda.gov

Or

Colville National Forest
765 S. Main, Colville, WA 99114
509-684-7000

Last updated April 1, 2025