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Ecola State Park

Last verified: March 2026

Verify before you apply: Permit fees, guest limits, and policies change. This page was last verified from the official source in March 2026. Always confirm current requirements directly with the park or agency before submitting your application.
Permit Fee
$100 base fee for ceremonies (Oregon State Parks Special Use Permit)
Additional fee for groups over 50; standard park day-use fee also applies
How Far in Advance
Apply at least 2 weeks in advance. Popular summer and fall dates book months ahead — apply early.

Guest Limits by Location

  • —Up to 50 guests included in the base fee
  • —Larger groups permitted with additional fee

Photographer Policy

Photography is covered under the couple's Special Use Permit. No separate CUA or commercial photography permit is required for ceremony-related photography.

What's Not Allowed

  • ×No amplified music without prior approval
  • ×No open fires on the beach
  • ×Leave no trace — all decorations must be removed
  • ×Parking is limited; coordinate guest transportation in advance
Worth Knowing

Ecola is an Oregon State Park, not a National Park, so the permitting process goes through Oregon State Parks rather than the NPS. The $100 fee covers the ceremony itself. The park's dramatic headlands and views of Haystack Rock make it one of the most photogenic elopement locations on the Oregon Coast.

Official Permit Page