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Special Uses - Forms


All proposals for the use of the National Forest under a Special Use authorization require a preapplication meeting. Contact the applicable National Forest prior to completing the application form. This meeting will help develop a mutual understanding of your proposal and guide the appropriate use of the National Forest prior to the expenditure of time, resources, or energy on the application.

  • FS-2700-1 (09/2020) - USDA Forest Service Monitoring or Inspection Report for Special Use Authorization (DOCX, 31 KB)

  • FS-2700-3a (05/2020) - USDA Forest Service Holder Initiated Revocation of Existing Authorization Request for a Special-Use Permit or Term Special-Use Permit (DOCX, 45 KB)

  • FS-2700-3b (09/2020) - USDA Forest Service Special-Use Permit for Noncommercial Group Use (DOCX, 57 KB)

  • FS-2700-3c (05/2020) - USDA Forest Service Special-Use Application and Permit for Recreation Events (DOCX, 57 KB)

  • FS-2700-3e (03/2006) - USDA Forest Service Special-Use Application and Permit for Government-Owned Buildings (PDF, 28 KB)

  • FS-2700-3f (09/2020) - USDA Forest Service Special-Use Application and Temporary Permit for Outfitting and Guiding (PDF, 681 KB)

  • SF-299 - Application for Transportation, Utility Systems, Telecommunications and Facilities on Federal Lands and Property (PDF, 787 KB)