Colorado · Permit Guide

Rocky Mountain National Park

All information verified directly from the official NPS permit page · 2026

Verify before you apply: Permit fees, guest limits, and policies change. This page was verified from the official NPS permit page in 2026. Always confirm current requirements directly with the park before submitting your application.

Permit Fee

$300 non-refundable administrative fee

None stated. Do not send payment with application — wait to be contacted by email.

How Far in Advance

Applications accepted 1 year in advance of desired wedding month. Reviewed first-come, first-served starting the 1st of each month. Note: All June 2026 dates are fully booked.

Guest Limits by Location

—Maximum 30 people total across all locations
—Individual location limits range from 10 to 30 people
—Group size includes couple, guests, officiant, and photographer

Photographer Policy

Explicitly covered. Rocky Mountain NP states: 'No. The photographer and officiant are covered under the wedding permit. They count towards your ceremony size limit.'

What's Not Allowed

×No drones
×No decorations, arches, tents, or tables
×No exclusive use of any area
×Maximum 2-hour ceremony

Worth Knowing

Photography and videography are allowed under the SUP during the permitted period and at other locations afterward. This is one of the most popular parks for elopements — apply as early as possible.

Official NPS Permit Page