Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding. Wedding ceremonies are
permitted in Rocky Mountain National Park; a non-refundable
administrative fee ($50 to $200) is charged for a wedding permit.
Also, the normal entrance fees are collected when entering the park for
the wedding. Carpooling is strongly encouraged as parking space is
limited.
Wedding ceremonies conducted in the park require prior written approval from the Concessions Management Office.
Information can be obtained by contacting the park at 970-586-1209 or
writing to: Concessions Management Office?Rocky Mountain National
Park?Estes Park, CO 80517.
Ceremony Locations
Weddings are not permitted in public facilities such as visitor centers,
roadside turnouts, parking areas, overlooks, or in special wildlife
viewing areas.
Most areas—such as Alluvial Fan, Bear Lake, Hallowell Park, Sprague
Lake, Timber Creek Campground Amphitheater and Upper Beaver Meadows—will
accommodate only small groups (up to 35 people). Due to Wilderness
Management restrictions, some areas in the park will be limited to 20
people.
Larger wedding parties (up to 60) may be permitted at Copeland Lake and
Endovalley. For parties of up to 100 people, locations will be limited
to: Harbison Meadow, Hidden Valley, the southside picnic area at Lily
Lake, and the Moraine Park Museum Amphitheater.
For more information about several areas within the park that are
suitable for weddings, click here.No areas can be reserved for the
exclusive use of the wedding party. Park programs and activities may be
taking place in the same general area.
Regulations
Park visitor centers, restrooms, and other buildings may not be used for
wedding preparations such as dressing, picture-taking, rehearsals, and
waiting areas. These facilities cannot be used in the event of inclement
weather. Equipment such as tables, chairs, carpets, tents, floral
displays, signs, banners, flags, generators and amplifiers cannot be
used in the park. Facilities for receptions and parties do not exist in
the park. Throwing and scattering rice, birdseed, flower petals or other
materials is prohibited. Normal entrance fees apply to all vehicles
associated with the wedding. Advance payments can be arranged by
contacting the Fee Program staff at 970-586-1461.