# 43 CFR § 2932.11: When do I need a Special Recreation Permit?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-2932.11

## Section

- **Citation:** 43 CFR § 2932.11
- **Heading:** When do I need a Special Recreation Permit?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 43—Public Lands: Interior > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands > CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER B—LAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2000) Group 2000—Land Resource Management › General > 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

## 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 CFR § 2931.1 § 2931.1 What are the purposes of these regulations?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-2931.1.md)
- [43 CFR § 2931.2 § 2931.2 What kinds of permits does BLM issue for recreation-related uses of public lands?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-2931.2.md)
- [43 CFR § 2931.3 § 2931.3 What are the authorities for these regulations?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-2931.3.md)
- [43 CFR § 2931.8 § 2931.8 Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-2931.8.md)
- [43 CFR § 2931.9 § 2931.9 Information collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-2931.9.md)
- [43 CFR § 2932.5 § 2932.5 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-2932.5.md)
- [43 CFR § 2932.11 § 2932.11 When do I need a Special Recreation Permit?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-2932.11.md)
- [43 CFR § 2932.12 § 2932.12 When may BLM waive the requirement to obtain a permit?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-2932.12.md)
- [43 CFR § 2932.13 § 2932.13 How will I know if individual use of a special area requires a Special Recreation Permit?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-2932.13.md)
- [43 CFR § 2932.14 § 2932.14 Do I need a Special Recreation Permit to hunt, trap, or fish?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-2932.14.md)
- [43 CFR § 2932.21 § 2932.21 Why should I contact BLM before submitting an application?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-2932.21.md)
- [43 CFR § 2932.22 § 2932.22 When do I apply for a Special Recreation Permit?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-2932.22.md)
- [43 CFR § 2932.23 § 2932.23 Where do I apply for a Special Recreation Permit?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-2932.23.md)
- [43 CFR § 2932.24 § 2932.24 What information must I submit with my application?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-43-2932.24.md)

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