Washington State Parks offers more than 100 beautiful parks with a variety of natural settings, architectural structures and historic sites, including seven military forts.
Commercial Filming
A permit is required for commercial filming. For adequate processing time, please submit your permit application two weeks prior to the date you plan to film.
The commercial filming permit fee is $100 if purchased at a region office seven days or more prior to the filming date, or $200 if purchased less than seven days prior to the filming date. A damage deposit, bond or insurance binder is required. Additional site fees will apply depending on the project.
How to apply: Complete the Application for Film Permit and submit it to the appropriate region office listed below to coordinate your permit process and for additional information about filming opportunities.
Download permit here
Educational Filming and Photography
Washington State Parks encourages the use of parks for film and photo students. Non-commercial, educational endeavors often can be permitted without a fee. Site impacts and school’s proof of insurance may still apply.
How to apply: Please contact the geographically appropriate region office listed below for full details.
Region Office Contacts:
Eastern Region Office
E-mail: eafilmpermit@parks.wa.gov
270 Ninth Street N.E., Suite 200
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
(509) 665-4319
Fort Worden State Park
E-mail: fwfilmpermit@parks.wa.gov
200 Battery Way
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 344-4406
Northwest Region Office
E-mail: nwfilmpermit@parks.wa.gov
220 N. Walnut Street
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 755-9231
Southwest Region Office
E-mail: swfilmpermit@parks.wa.gov
1111 Israel Road S.W.
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 725-9770
State Parks Headquarters
E-mail: filmpermit@parks.wa.gov
1111 Israel Road SW
P.O. Box 42650
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 902-8581
For more information on specific park features, visit the search park by feature page.