Permits
We'll cut through the bureaucratic jungle, helping you identify and obtain the necessary permits with for Siskiyou’s cities, Siskiyou County, the State of California, or Federal land location in Siskiyou.
Contact us to help you navigate permitting.
City Permits
Each city in Siskiyou could require filming permits for your project if you choose to shoot within city limits. Our team can help you contact the right people to make the application process as smooth as possible.
North Region
Yreka
Montague
South Region
Dunsmuir
McCloud
Mt. Shasta
Weed
East Region
Dorris
Tulelake
West Region
Etna
Fort Jones
County Permits
For any other location that is not city, state or federal land, permitting falls under Siskiyou County. Our team will help you sort out which ones you will need.
State of CA Permits
Siskiyou County has state land. These properties are permitted via the California Film Commission after discussing the project with local contacts listed.
California Film Commission:
Phone: 800-858-4749 or 323-860-2960
Fax: 323-860-2976 or 323-860-2972
Email: filmca@film.ca.gov
Address: 7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028
Website: www.film.ca.gov
State Parks:
Contact: Lori Moilov, Permit Coordinator, Northern & Central California State Parks and Buildings/Facilities
Phone: 800-858-4749 ext. 106, or 323-817-4106
Email: Lori.Moilov@film.ca.gov
State Parks: Contact the local state park rangers to get initial approval of film activity. The final permit is issued through the California Film Commission State Parks Coordinator, Lori Moilov.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW):
Contact: Northern Region (1) Serving Del Norte, Humboldt, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity counties
Phone: (530) 225-2300
Email: askregion1@wildlife.ca.gov
Address: 601 Locust Street Redding, CA 96001
Website: www.wildlife.ca.gov
Filming with Aerial Drones:
Use of UAS from California Film Commission (rev. 7/2021) — View PDF
California Film Commission UAS Questionnaire (rev. 7/2021) — View PDF
Website: http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/uas-filming-with-drones/
Film Siskiyou does not issue permits, but we are happy to help direct you to the appropriate jurisdictions.
Federal Permits
Siskiyou County has Federal land. These properties are permitted via the California Film Commission after discussing the project with local contacts listed.
Bureau of Land Management (Northern California District:
Phone: 530-224-2100
Fax: 530-224-2172
Address: 6640 Lockheed Drive, Redding, CA 96002
Website: www.blm.gov/california
Permitting: https://www.blm.gov/programs/lands-and-realty/leases-and-permits/filming-on-public-lands/film-permits
Forest Service (Shasta-Trinity National Forest):
Contact: Kristian Schenk
Address: Mount Shasta Ranger Station, 204 West Alma
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067Phone: cell (530) 925-0232, or main office (530) 926-4511 | 711 (TTY)
Email: kristian.schenk@usda.gov
Special Use Permits - Commericial Filming & Photography: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stnf/passes-permits/?cid=stelprd3836674