Grand Canyon National Park Elopement Permit Guide

NPS Special Use Permit required for all ceremonies regardless of size. $280 total (non refundable): $70 application fee plus a $210 management fee, verifi…

Permit Requirements

NPS Special Use Permit required for all ceremonies regardless of size. $280 total (non refundable): $70 application fee plus a $210 management fee, verified for 2026. Schedule up to one year in advance and do not wait until the last minute. South Rim outdoor sites: Shoshone Point (up to 85), Pima Point, Grandeur Point, West Rim Worship Site, Moran Point, and Lipan Point (30 to 50 each). South Rim indoor: Shrine of the Ages (up to 250) and park lodges. North Rim: Cape Royal Amphitheater and Point Imperial (20 to 40, available May 15 through October 15 only). Email grca_permits_mail@nps.gov or …

Permit required
Yes
Permit fee
$70 non refundable application fee + $210 management fee = $280 total
Maximum group size
85 people
Information last verified
April 2026
Official application
https://www.nps.gov/grca/getinvolved/sup.htm

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