Great Sand Dunes National Park Elopement Permit Guide
NPS Special Use Permit required for all ceremonies regardless of size. $200 nonrefundable administrative fee per wedding application. Dunefield ceremonies…
Permit Requirements
NPS Special Use Permit required for all ceremonies regardless of size. $200 nonrefundable administrative fee per wedding application. Dunefield ceremonies are capped at 15 people; larger groups must use the Amphitheater. Only two weddings per day are booked at any designated location. Applications open January 1 of the desired year and close 7 days before the event. Park staff may supervise and bill the permittee for associated costs. Phone 719 378 6321 for permits or 719 378 6395 for general info.
- Permit required
- Yes
- Permit fee
- $200 nonrefundable administrative fee
- Maximum group size
- 25 people
- Information last verified
- April 2026
- Official application
- https://www.nps.gov/grsa/planyourvisit/wedding-and-ceremony-permits.htm
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