Ecola State Park Elopement Permit Guide
Oregon State Parks Special Use Permit. Most Oregon Coast state parks do not require a permit for a simple ceremony as long as the group is under 50 people…
Permit Requirements
Oregon State Parks Special Use Permit. Most Oregon Coast state parks do not require a permit for a simple ceremony as long as the group is under 50 people and there are no decorations, rental furniture, arches, or props. If you exceed that, an Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Special Use Permit is required. Base cost is $150 for an Oregon Coast wedding (includes a $100 non refundable application fee plus a $50 day use fee covering up to 50 guests), then $1 per person over 50. As of January 1, 2026, the OPRD review period was extended to 120 days, so apply early. Certificate of liability…
- Permit required
- Varies
- Permit fee
- No permit fee for simple ceremonies under 50 guests with no decor. If a permit is required: $150 base for up to 50 guests ($100 application + $50 day use), plus $1 per guest over 50. Day use parking permit (separate from ceremony permit): $10 Oregon resident / $12 out of state per vehicle.
- Maximum group size
- 50 people
- Information last verified
- April 30, 2026
- Official application
- https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=main.loadFile&load=_siteFiles/publications//scsp-special-use-permit-application-and-instructions-fill-in-form-rev-2024.083106.pdf
Ecola State Park Elopement Location Guide
Read the full Ecola State Park elopement guide with ceremony spots, seasonal notes, and what couples actually do for the day.
Planning a Oregon Elopement
Elope in Oregon: marriage license rules, other locations in the state, and the planning tools that bridge permits to the rest of the day.
Other National Park Permit Guides
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