Zion National Park Elopement Permit Guide

Special Use Permit required for all ceremonies, elopements, and vow renewals regardless of group size. $100 non refundable application fee. Applications m…

Permit Requirements

Special Use Permit required for all ceremonies, elopements, and vow renewals regardless of group size. $100 non refundable application fee. Applications must be submitted at least 3 weeks in advance. Per location group size limits: Temple of Sinawava 35, Menu Falls 10, Zion Lodge Lawn 75 (currently unavailable due to construction closure), Nature Center North Lawn 50 (November through April only), Timber Creek Overlook 20 (including vendors, 4 cars max). No wedding permits approved for groups larger than 100. Permits do not grant exclusive use, public access must be maintained. Zion Canyon Sc…

Permit required
Yes
Permit fee
$100 non refundable application fee
Information last verified
April 2026
Official application
https://www.nps.gov/zion/planyourvisit/weddings-in-zion-national-park.htm

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