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Special Use Permits

Groups and individuals regularly approach the Daniel Boone National Forest with requests to use National Forest lands for commercial, personal and group use activities. As a stewards of the National Forest, we must always weigh whether the proposed use is compatible with the values that make the national forest an irreplaceable resource – including plants, animals, beauty, clean air and water, recreation opportunities and forest products.

We protect our Forest resources by requiring individuals to obtain a “Special Use Authorization” to carry out commercial, personal, or group use activities on National Forest lands. This authorization, provided through a Special Use Permit, may provide the permitholder use of and/or access to National Forest lands for a wide variety of commercial and non-commercial activities.

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Last updated March 18th, 2025