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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