Sequoia National Park Elopement Permit Guide

NPS Special Use Permit required. $150 non refundable application fee. Apply 60+ days in advance. Ceremonies are limited to 8 designated wedding sites, mos…

Permit Requirements

NPS Special Use Permit required. $150 non refundable application fee. Apply 60+ days in advance. Ceremonies are limited to 8 designated wedding sites, mostly in the Giant Forest area. Maximum group size varies by site (most are 15 or fewer). 3 hour ceremony time limit. Prohibited: rice, birdseed, confetti, flower petals, balloons, drones, and amplified music. Chairs and decorations may be restricted by site. Ceremonies cannot take place directly at the base of the General Sherman Tree, so nearby designated sites are used instead. Contact the Sequoia & Kings Canyon permit office for site avail…

Permit required
Yes
Permit fee
$150 non refundable application fee
Information last verified
April 2026
Official application
https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/wedding-permits.htm

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