Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

01 The rules

Permit fact card

Permit

Special use permit only in some cases: groups of 75 or more, commercial events, certain protected areas, or events with props

Lead time

The Forest Service says getting a permit takes 6 months to 1 year.

Group size

A permit is required for groups of 75 or more people (participants or spectators). Group size will be restricted in Wilderness.

Caps & rules

Events and weddings are not allowed and will not be permitted along Highway 5 or at developed sites on Mount Blue Sky. Events involving props of any kind require a permit and come with other restrictions; props such as hay bales must be certified weed free. Commercial events (an entry or participation fee, or the primary purpose is the sale of a good or service) require a permit. In Congressionally designated areas such as Arapaho National Recreation Area, Cache La Poudre and Wilderness areas you may need a permit. Photographers, caterers and other businesses involved may need various permits.

Photographer

Photographers, caterers and other businesses involved may need various permits depending on the situation; the forest points to its Filming and Photography page for photography questions.

Sources

Where each value comes from

1. Events & Weddings — Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (USDA Forest Service) ↗ Read on November 6, 2026