Shenandoah National Park Elopement Permit Guide
No permit required for gatherings of 15 or fewer with no props, sets, decor, music, or equipment. NPS Special Use Permit required for 16+ guests or any us…
Permit Requirements
No permit required for gatherings of 15 or fewer with no props, sets, decor, music, or equipment. NPS Special Use Permit required for 16+ guests or any use of props, decor, music, or equipment. $150 non refundable application fee, plus cost recovery fees assessed by complexity. Submit NPS Form 10 930 to SHEN_permits@nps.gov and pay via Pay.gov at least 30 days in advance. Live flowers or plant material (cut or potted), rice, petals, confetti, and drones are prohibited. Approved locations include most overlooks and the Skyland, Big Meadows, Lewis Mountain, and Loft Mountain amphitheaters. In p…
- Permit required
- Yes
- Permit fee
- $150 non refundable application fee; additional cost recovery fees for NPS staff monitoring (~$50/hour)
- Maximum group size
- 30 people
- Information last verified
- April 2026
- Official application
- https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/special-use-permits.htm
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