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Getting Married in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Wedding ceremonies are permitted in Rocky Mountain National Park. A non-refundable administrative fee of $50 to $200 is charged for a wedding permit for all weddings after March 27, 2003. 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 Chief Park Ranger’s Office. Information can be obtained by contacting the park at 970-586-1219 or 970-586-1206 or writing to: Chief Park Ranger Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park, CO 80517 Ceremony Locations:
Weddings are not permitted in public facilities such as visitor center, roadside turnouts, parking areas, overlooks or in special wildlife viewing areas.
Park visitor center, restroom, 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, sign, banners, flags, generators and amplifiers cannot be used in the park. Facilities for reception and parties do not exist in the park. Throwing and scattering of rice, birdseed, flower petals or other materials is prohibited. Normal entrance fees apply to all vehicles associated with the wedding. Lump sum entrance fee payments and advance payments cannot be made. Fees:
Fees for Non-Designated Sites
Excellent non-designated sites for small weddings include Endovalley Picnic Area, Upper Beaver Meadows, Hollowell Park, Beaver Lake and Sprague Lake. Beaver and Sprague Lake site may only be available in the off season. You can find your own special spot and apply for a permit, but it is a good idea to have an alternate area. Wedding permit areas are limited on the busiest days such as the 4th of July and Labor Day. Fees for Designated Sites (Moraine Park Museum Amphitheater/ Other Designated Sites
Lily Lake (Picnic area on south side of lake only)
Other fees – Additional fees for actual/overtime spent by NPS staff regarding administrative costs maintenance/custodial cost and /or monitoring by a ranger(s) as necessary plus 3 hours (= $100) to cover time needed for billing. You should allow at least 1 to 2 weeks to get your Rocky Wedding Permit:
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