The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requires a Special Recreation Permit (SRP) for commercial operations, competitive events and races, and organized group activities on public lands. Permits are required for the following: 

• Commercial activities such as: guide services; food or merchandise sales; fund-raising events; commercial filming or still photography
• Competitive activities such as: racing events; field trials
• Organized group activities such as: clubs, organizations, and associations; church groups or religious organizations; scout groups; large family or group gatherings and reunions; re-enactment or role-playing groups; charities or non-profits; educational, academic, scientific, and/or research institutions

If you need to apply for a SRP within the Salt Lake Field Office, click on the links below to learn more:

• Special Recreation Permit requirements
• Special Recreation Permit application form
• Special Recreation Permit operating plan form 

For more information, call our office at 801.977.4300 and ask to speak to a Recreation Planner.

**Permit applicants for major events should contact the BLM at least 180 days before their proposed event dates.

Mail or fax completed permit applications to:

BLM Salt Lake Field Office
Attention: Recreation Staff
2370 South 2300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119

FAX: (801) 977-4397