Rocky Mountain National Park - Commercial Use Authorization Program - Wedding/Event Planner

Sep 24, 2026

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Commercial Use Authorization Program details authorized commercial wedding/event planner services at Rocky Mountain National Park, including scheduling ceremony sites, wedding photography, and officiating. The permittee must comply with park regulations, area closures, and special instructions, and protect all natural and cultural resources, restoring areas to prior conditions. The document sets group and site rules, bans banners or attachments to park features, restricts amplified sound and audio devices, limits equipment and decorations, and outlines parking and Leave No Trace expectations. It also specifies permit request procedures, required event information, vendor listing and insurance submission, and permit/fee cancellation rules.

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Pages6

Reading Time2 min

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Special Park Conditions

Activity: Wedding/Event Planner

A. Authorized Services

B. Permittee Compliance Regulations

C. Conduct of Group and Site Regulations

D. Permits and Fees

Rocky Mountain National Park Commercial Use Authorization Program Commercial Services 1000 US Hwy 36 Estes Park, CO 80517 970/586-1209 or 1482 [romo_fees_permits@nps.gov](romo_fees_permits@nps.gov) Special Park Conditions Activity: Wedding/Event Planner A. Authorized Services 1. The commercial activity authorized by this permit is wedding ceremony services: scheduling ceremony sites, wedding photography, and officiating ceremonies. B. As the Permittee (business operator), you need to comply with the following regulations and any violation of regulations can be grounds for revocation of the Authorization: 1. Be familiar with the park, know and obey park regulations and area closures, and assure compliance with regulations and area closures from participants. 2. All natural and cultural resources are protected by law; utmost care will be exercised to see that no natural, historic, or cultural features are injured, and that area be cleaned up and restored to its prior condition. 3. Any special instructions received from the official or ranger in charge of the park area will be complied with. 4. Any additional information relating to the permit will be furnished upon request to the Commercial Services Office. 5. The permit holder must provide a list of all names of vendors that will provide a service for their company. The vendor company needs to be additionally insured on the permit holder’s business liability insurance certificate and a copy of all insurance certificates need to be submitted to the Commercial Services Office prior to operating in the park. C. Conduct of Group and Site Regulations 1. Ceremonies can only be conducted in designated sites. Permittee must adhere to all site restrictions such as group size, vehicle numbers, etc. Weddings are prohibited at Bear Lake area from Friday before Memorial Day to the 2nd Monday in October and on weekends year-round. Other designated sites also have restrictions Friday before Memorial Day to the 2nd Monday in October. See attached Designated Wedding Site Sheet. 2. The designated area shall remain open to park visitors. Other Park visitors shall not be requested to move themselves, their vehicles, or alter their selected activities by the permittee. Further, all pathways and trails in the ceremony area must remain clear for visitors to freely walk the path unimpeded. Do not block the trails. Other visitor services and park programs shall not be unreasonably interfered with. 3. The Southside Lily Lake Picnic Area is generally open to public use for recreational activities; however, the site is posted with a sign that informs users of the following: “Ifa Special Use Permit has been issued for this site you could be asked to vacate the area for the group that secured an advanced reservation and paid a fee for its use.” If you have received a Special Use Permit for this site and find that it is occupied upon arrival, kindly refer to the posted sign and advise that you have a Special Use Permit in hand that has reserved this site for the specific date and times. If you have any difficulty accessing and using the site for the times shown on your permit, contact a park ranger or volunteer for assistance by calling our Dispatch Center 970-586- 1204. 4. No banners, steamers or hanging objects will be allowed for event. Nothing shall be attached to any natural or historic object or any National Park Service sign, bench, post, building or facility. 5. Audio devices (radios, musical instruments, etc.) shall not be used in such a manner (i) that exceeds a noise level of 60 decibels or (ii) that makes noise which is unreasonable, considering the nature and purpose of the permit, location, time of day, impact on park users, and other factors that would govern the conduct of a reasonably prudent person under the circumstances. 6. Sound amplification is not permitted. Vocal communication with the public shall not exceed normal conversational volume. 7. P

FAQs

What wedding or event services are authorized under this permit?

The authorized commercial activity is wedding ceremony services, including scheduling ceremony sites, wedding photography, and officiating ceremonies.

What key rules must the permittee follow to keep the authorization valid?

The permittee must know and obey park regulations and area closures, protect natural and cultural resources, comply with special instructions from the official or ranger in charge, and provide requested additional permit information.

How does the permittee handle vendors, insurance, and permit scheduling requests?

The permit holder must provide a list of all vendor names and ensure the vendor company is additionally insured on the business liability certificate. Permit requests for date, time, and location are made through a shared spreadsheet, and event details (including request entry date/time) must be provided; scheduling is not held until rebooked if a client cancels.

Sep 24, 2026

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