White River National Forest
CONTACT: Bradley Sabbar
970-262-3485
680 Blue River Parkway
Silverthorne, CO 80498
PERMIT INFORMATION / APPLICATION LINK: No online permit application available. Contact office for permit application.
TURNAROUND TIME: 10 business days
INFO: The more lead time the better as they tend to be very busy.
Hours of Operation: Summer office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30; Saturday 8:00-4:00 (Closed on Federal holidays).
USFS LOCATIONS: Please check maps.
NEW PERMIT INFORMATION (effective 03-18-26):
The Forest Service has issued a final rule revising existing regulations on filming and still photography permitting. The final rule reduces the administrative burden associated with permitting by eliminating the need for a permit when fewer than six people are filming. There’s also no fee or cost recovery charged for filming groups of fewer than nine people, unless special circumstances apply.
The final rule is available at: https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-05457
To learn more about commercial filming and photography, visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/contracts-commercial-permits/filming