national park · Atlanta area, Georgia
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
- Portrait or wedding photosDepends
- Film or videoDepends
- CostFree option
- Cost
- Free for small crews; fees when a permit is needed
- Fee details
- Under the EXPLORE Act (54 U.S.C. 100905), no permit or fee is needed for 8 or fewer people using hand-carried gear in areas open to the public, with no exclusive use and no harm to resources or visitors. Photos and video tied to a permitted event such as a wedding never need a separate permit. Entrance fees still apply.
- Apply this far ahead
- Contact the park early if you need a permit
- Insurance (COI)
- Unknown
- Drones
- NPS rules: drones generally not allowed
- How to apply
- Contact the park's Special Park Uses coordinator, 678-538-1200.
- Source
- https://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/filming-still-photography.htmLast checked 2026-11-02
"Unknown" means the detail isn't published on an official page, so it was left blank rather than guessed. Call or email the property to be sure.