Before Congress authorized the park, Samoan chiefs agreed in principle to lease portions of their lands for such use. Representatives for both the secretary of the Interior and the governor of American Samoa have negotiated these land-lease arrangements. The American Samoa National Park will be a difficult test of diplomacy between two completely different land tenure philosophies. There is no entrance fee and there are no campgrounds in the park so permits are not required. Parkland is leased from private landowners, therefore, camping requires the permission of landowners.
Lodging is available outside the park.
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