Navajo Name: Asááyi

PERMITS

BACKCOUNTRY HIKING PERMIT
CAMPING PERMIT
PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMING PERMIT
SPECIAL USE PERMIT (Weddings, Workshops, etc)
ENTRANCE FEE WAIVERS
RESERVE GROUP RAMADA OR GROUP SHELTER

NOTE : All areas on the Navajo Nation are closed to non-Navajos unless you have a valid camping, hiking or backcountry permit issued by the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department or other delegated tribal authority. Failure to have a permit is considered Trespassing on a Federal Indian Reservation.

DO NOT desecrate Navajo lands and violate the trust of the Navajo people by discarding cremated human remains on tribal lands. Please respect our tribal beliefs.

NO ROCK CLIMBING on Navajo Land. Please abide by the humble religious requests of the Navajo people and do not climb the Monuments. “Navajo law will be strictly enforced on this issue,” Parks Department Manager Ray Russell.

A permit is required by the Navajo Nation for any person conducting or providing guided tour services of any kind. Contact Navajo Parks & Recreation Department for more information or contact the park manager within the area of interest.

ENTRANCE FEE WAIVERS

Educational
To request a fee waiver, send a written request at least 3-4 weeks before your trip to mlee@navajonationparks.org.

Please send your letter (on school letterhead) as an attachment in MS Word, PDF or similar format. Issued fee waivers will be returned by email. Include : number of students, name of school, date of arrival, contact person, and purpose of trip.

Tribal Affiliation
Enrolled tribal members.

BACKCOUNTRY HIKING & CAMPING PERMIT

The Navajo Nation is comprised of more than 25,000 square miles and offers hikers numerous isolated trails and routes. For the safety of hikers who enter the reservation and for the protection of natural and cultural resources, the Parks and Recreation Department has implemented guidelines for backcountry use.

The trails are not improved or maintained, and are usually marked with rock claims. To reach the trailheads, topographic maps and drives over rough dirt roads are required. Roads can become impassable in wet weather, and conditions can change quickly. Travelers are cautioned to be prepared. To ensure having an enjoyable experience, plan your trip carefully. Most trails are rated strenuous to moderately strenuous, and good physical conditioning is important. Many Navajo families still live on the reservation annually, please be respectful of homesites and animals in these areas. The terrain is rough, water is scarce and the weather is often extreme in most areas.

In the summer, the trails are hot and dry; in winter, elevations make them subject to severe cold and high winds. Due to the quick changes in the weather, be aware of the dangers of flash floods. While this danger is greatest during the summer monsoon season (July through September), flash floods can occur at any time of the year.

Contact the Park Office for detailed information about the trail you will venture.

Form for : Requesting for Camping Permit, Reserving Group Shelter Ramada, Group Campgrounds, Recreation Field or Hogan.

Backcountry permit FEES: $5.00 per person, per day.

FOR FAMILIES or SMALL GROUP WE RECOMMEND the LAKE AREA
Open to the general public, it is an ideal place for outdoor camping, canoeing, trout fishing or picnicking, and affords total rest and relaxation amid peaceful land scenic surroundings. You will need to pay for a camping fee to utilize overnight. If you plan to do some fishing, please gain a fishing license beforehand.

Private boats or canoes are allowed on the lake with a boating permit.  However, no motor boats are permitted.  Canoes are available for rent to Camp Asááyi participants only.

Asaayi Lake Camping Area - North Shore Camp & South Shore Camp
fees: for day use - $10.00 per vehicle
camping - $15.00 per night/campsite

928-871-6647 - General Questions
928-871-6451 - Fishing Permit

SPECIAL USE PERMIT

Weddings - contact Park Manager

Workshops - contact Park Manager

PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMING PERMIT

The Navajo Parks and Recreation Department was established by the Advisory Committee of the Navajo Tribal Council pursuant to Resolution CAU-48-64. The Department is responsible for the protection, preservation and conservation of the natural and cultural resources and values within established Navajo Tribal Parks, Monuments and Recreation Areas.

Requests for commercial filming and photography in areas under the authority of the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department are received regularly.  The purpose of these Commercial Filming and Photography Policy and Procedures is to establish guidelines to be followed in the application for, review, approval/disapproval, of commercial filming and photography permits.

Navajo Parks and Recreation Department shall allow commercial filming and photography in tribal parks, recreation areas and monument only in a manner consistent with these policies and procedures.

Navajo Parks and Recreation Department, has the authority to issue filming permits in tribal park areas pursuant to Government Services Committee resolution GSCJY-18-04,
Section IV. J.

These policies and procedures apply within tribal parks, recreation areas, monuments and other areas under the authority and supervision of the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department.  The policy and procedures also apply specifically to filming and photography undertaken for commercial purposes, i.e. for financial gain or public display and exhibition.

Commercial Permits to be issued by Program Manager at Central Office:

REQUEST Photography COMMERCIAL PERMIT

REQUEST Videography COMMERCIAL PERMIT

OTHER TRIBAL LAWS - The Navajo Office of Broadcast Services has the authority to issue filming permits on the Navajo Nation in compliance with all Navajo Nation law.   The Office of Broadcast Services may not issue filming permits in tribal park areas without prior consultation with the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department and may not charge land use fees in such areas.   The Office of Broadcast Services may issue filming permits in non-tribal park areas without prior consultation with the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department.

OBTAINING A PERMIT FOR NON-TRIBAL PARK AREAS

A special permit is required for commercial filming and photography on all areas of Navajo land. A permit may be obtained by contacting the Navajo Office of Broadcast Services.
Office of Broadcast Services - www.obs.navajo.org
P.O. Box 2310
Window Rock, Arizona 86515
928-871-7826

For all video, audio, documentary, cinematography, photography format material for production, educational, general news related & documentary, marketing/promotions, broadcast purpose intent contact Navajo Office of Broadcast Services and review all documents on their website.

Return the following documents to Office of Broadcasting Services before any production:
1. Application
2. Consent Form
3. Expenditure Report