# 43 C.F.R. § 2932.11 (2026): When do I need a Special Recreation Permit?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_11

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 2932.11 (2026)
- **Heading:** When do I need a Special Recreation Permit?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Chapter II: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 2930: PERMITS FOR RECREATION ON PUBLIC LANDS / Subpart 2932: Special Recreation Permits for Commercial Use, Competitive Events, Organized Groups, and Recreation Use in Special Areas / § 2932.11: § 2932.11   When do I need a Special Recreation Permit?

## Text

(a) Except as provided in § 2932.12, you must obtain a Special Recreation Permit for:
(1) Commercial use, including vending associated with recreational use; or
(2) Competitive use.
(b) If BLM determines that it is necessary, based on planning decisions, resource concerns, potential user conflicts, or public health and safety, we may require you to obtain a Special Recreation Permit for—
(1) Recreational use of special areas;
(2) Noncommercial, noncompetitive, organized group activities or events; or
(3) Academic, educational, scientific, or research uses that involve:
(i) Means of access or activities normally associated with recreation;
(ii) Use of areas where recreation use is allocated; or
(iii) Use of special areas.

## Nearby sections

- [43 C.F.R. § 2932.5 (2026) § 2932.5   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_5.md)
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- [43 C.F.R. § 2932.21 (2026) § 2932.21   Why should I contact BLM before submitting an application?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_21.md)
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- [43 C.F.R. § 2932.23 (2026) § 2932.23   Where do I apply for a Special Recreation Permit?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_23.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2932.24 (2026) § 2932.24   What information must I submit with my application?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_24.md)
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- [43 C.F.R. § 2932.31 (2026) § 2932.31   How does BLM establish fees for Special Recreation Permits?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_31.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2932.32 (2026) § 2932.32   When must I pay the fees?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2930_S2932_32.md)
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