Maroon Bells, White River National Forest Elopement Permit Guide
Under the 2026 USFS EXPLORE Act rule for general White River NF: no permit needed for groups of 5 or fewer, free de minimis authorization for 6 to 8, Spec…
Permit Requirements
Under the 2026 USFS EXPLORE Act rule for general White River NF: no permit needed for groups of 5 or fewer, free de minimis authorization for 6 to 8, Special Use Permit for 9+. However, the Maroon Bells Amphitheatre is a dedicated ceremony venue that requires a separate $200 two hour reservation via recreation.gov, is capped at 50 people, and timed entry is required in summer.
- Permit required
- Varies
- Permit fee
- $200.00 for a two hour amphitheatre slot (max 50 people). Free for small group ceremonies elsewhere in White River NF under EXPLORE Act.
- Maximum group size
- 25 people
- Information last verified
- April 2026
- Official application
- https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233123
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