Special Recreation Permits (SRPs) are authorizations that allow specific recreational uses of BLM-managed public lands. They are issued as a means to manage visitor use, protect natural and cultural resources, and provide a mechanism to accommodate commercial recreational uses. Authorized by the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, SRP’s are required for the following types of uses:

 

The objective of the BLM recreation permitting program is to satisfy recreational demand within allowable use levels in an equitable, safe, and enjoyable manner while minimizing resource impacts and user conflicts. When issuing recreation permits, the BLM authorizes permittees to use BLM for permitted purposes only. This use is subject to the terms and conditions of each individual permit.

Recreation permits are managed in a manner which is consistent with management objectives determined in the St. George Field Office Record of Decision and Resource Management Plan, Recreation Area Management Plans, or in their absence, through recreation management objectives resulting from analysis of resources and visitor use in each area.

 

 

Please contact the St. George Field Office Outdoor Recreation Planner if you have any further questions regarding the Special Recreation Permit program or if you would like to hold a pre-application meeting.