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Southwestern Region
333 Broadway SE [map]
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 842-3292
TTY: (505) 842-3198

Passes & Permits

Film Permits

National forests are a popular location for the commercial filming and still photography industries. Many motion pictures, television series and commercials have been filmed on the national forests of Arizona and New Mexico.

Anyone wishing to film on National Forest System lands must obtain a special use permit from the Forest Service. The following information addresses many common questions concerning the permitting process.

Related Links

Arizona Film Commission

New Mexico Film Office

Forest Contacts

Photography & Filming Request


Buffalo Hump's Village from the movie "Commanche Moon" on the Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico	Tracks and stage from the TV miniseries "Into the West " on the Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico

PROGRAM MANAGER: Judy Yandoh, 333 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, (505) 842-3235, email

U.S. Forest Service - Southwestern Region
Last Modified: Thursday, 10 July 2008 at 14:48:57 EDT