Rocky Mountain National Park Elopement Permit Guide
Special Use Permit required. $300 non refundable administrative fee. Apply up to 1 year in advance, review begins the first of each month on a first come,…
Permit Requirements
Special Use Permit required. $300 non refundable administrative fee. Apply up to 1 year in advance, review begins the first of each month on a first come, first served basis, allow 7 to 10 days for processing. Park caps ceremonies at 60 per month May through October and 40 per month November through April, maximum 2 weddings per day per location and 6 park wide. Permit holders are exempt from the timed entry reservation. Ceremonies are limited to 2 hours including setup and photos. Per location group and vehicle limits: 3M Curve 15 guests/3 cars, Alluvial Fan 20/5, Bear Lake 20 (winter only, …
- Permit required
- Yes
- Permit fee
- $300 non refundable administrative fee (paid after permit approval)
- Maximum group size
- 30 people
- Information last verified
- April 2026
- Official application
- https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/weddings.htm
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