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Buffalo National River

National Park Service

U.S. Department of the Interior

Special Use Permit - Weddings

If you are interested in holding your marriage ceremony at Buffalo National River, the following

information will be helpful in making your plans. A Special Use Permit is required to hold a wedding

within Buffalo National River. Until a Special Use Permit is approved and issued, the requested date

and location cannot be guaranteed. Follow the guidelines outlined below to ensure that your permit is

in place in time for your special occasion.

Permit Application Procedure

Requests for a permit application may be made in person at park headquarters, via telephone, email or

letter. The application form may be downloaded from the park website. A completed application and

the non-refundable application fee are required before an application can be processed.

Park contact

information is:

Special Park Use Coordinator

Telephone: 870-365-2724

Buffalo National River

FAX:

870-365-2799

402 N. Walnut St., Suite 136

Website:

Harrison, AR 72601

Email:

buff_information@nps.gov

The information on the application will be used by NPS staff to evaluate the impact of the proposed

activity on park resources and visitors.

Please submit your application at least 10 business days before the start of the proposed

activity. Requests which involve multiple locations, complex logistics or coordination with other visitor

activities will require a minimum of 15 working days to process. Projects which require environmental or

cultural resource evaluation must be submitted not less than 30 days before the start of proposed

activities. Applications are processed in the order in which they are received.

Applications will be returned to the applicant if submitted incomplete, cannot be approved as submitted,

or are received without payment or without a social security or Federal Tax Identification Number.

Location

Please indicate the specific location on the application. The Special Use Permit does not allow your

ceremony to restrict other park visitors from your chosen location nor does it guarantee you a specific

site. If you desire a pavilion or group site you will need to make reservations at or

call (877) 444-6777. If you are interested in reserving facilities operated by our concessioner at Buffalo

Point, please contact Buffalo Point Concessions at 870-449-6206. If you are interested in holding your

wedding at the Tyler Bend or Buffalo Point Amphitheater, please contact the Commercial Services

office at 870-365-2702 or 870-365-2724. Please note that a permit is required for weddings at Buffalo

National River in addition to any reservations for specific locations.

Group Size Limits

There are limits to group sizes depending on the location in which you choose. Many pavilions can

accommodate up to 100 people. Other locations may only be able to accommodate up to 25 people.

Please contact the Commercial Services Office to inquire about the specific location you are interested

in. Please note that permits are not issued for groups larger than 125 people.

Special Use Permit - Weddings - Buffalo National River - National Park Service - U.s. Department Of The Interior - 2014

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