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Man focusing his camera at a Dakota County Park.Commercial and professional photography is allowed in all Dakota County Parks by permit only. Amateur photography is welcome at all locations without a permit. Photography by unmanned aerial vehicles or drones is allowed by permit only. Apply for a Drone P​ermit.

Fees

  • Still portrait photography daily pass: $4​0 + tax
  • Still portrait photography (annual permit for unlimited sessions): $150 + tax
  • Commercial stock photography (advertisement/product): $200 + tax.
    • Proof of $1 million in liability insurance naming Dakota County as additionally insured required.
  • Commercial video (advertisement/product): $400 + tax.
    • Proof of $1 million in liability insurance naming Dakota County as additionally insured required.
  • Other commercial photography and videography (large commercial projects): $500, or as determined by the county b​oard.
    • Proof of $1 million in liability insurance naming Dakota County as additionally insured required.

Purchasing a permit

Professional still portrait daily or annual pass: Purchase a pas​s online. Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted. Daily passes must be purchased on the day of photo shoot.

Advertisement/commercial photography: Complete the Commercial P​h​oto​graphy Permit Request Form​. Permit requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance.

Refund policy

No refund is available on pass purchases.

Photography rules

  • Photographers and their subjects must follow all park rules as listed in Dakota County Ordinance 107 Park Use and honor all posted signage.
  • Trails and park areas may be closed due to construction, special events, natural resource restoration, etc. Sessions must not interfere with an park programming or activities.
  • You may not intentionally remove, alter, injure, or destroy any tree, plant or other vegetation, or disturb the soil, or other natural resource.
  • You must the yield the right-of-way and not disturb other park and trail users if photography shoot location is on or near a trail or other park use area.
  • Parking is allowed in designated parking areas only

Last updated: 4/14/2025 8:15 AM

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