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Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Golden Gate Canyon only allows weddings and ceremonies at the Red Barn Group Picnic Area, which rents for $150 on weekdays and $200 on weekends for up to 150 guests. The park will not approve special activities in September and October.

Verified 2 official sources

Official permit page ↗ Eloping in Colorado

01 The rules

Permit fact card

Permit
Special Activity Agreement — may be required for weddings; Red Barn Group Picnic Area reservation is the only ceremony location
Other fees
Red Barn Group Picnic Area rental: Monday through Friday $150, Saturday and Sunday $200. Fees for other special activities vary by activity, including photography permits.
Entrance & parking
The park lists a daily vehicle pass of $12-$17 and an individual daily pass of $4. The page does not say how these apply to wedding guests.
Lead time
Photography permits must be submitted at least two weeks before the shoot. No lead time is stated for the Special Activity Agreement or the Red Barn reservation.
Group size
Up to 150 guests, 100 seated (Red Barn Group Picnic Area)
Caps & rules
Weddings and ceremonies are not allowed anywhere in the park besides the Red Barn Group Picnic Area, and not at Panorama Point. Special activities and events will not be approved for September and October due to high visitation.
Photographer
Photography permits are handled separately and must be submitted at least two weeks before the shoot for approval. Fees vary.
Seasons
Red Barn hours are listed as 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily, May through October. Special activities are not approved in September and October.

02 Where

Ceremony site

As listed by the agency. Numbers in brackets are the group caps it gives.

  1. Red Barn Group Picnic Area (150, 100 seated)

Sources

Where each value comes from

  1. Group and Event Space — Golden Gate Canyon State Park (CPW) ↗ Read on
  2. Activities & Trails — Golden Gate Canyon State Park (CPW) ↗ Read on

Confirm with the agency before you book. Fees, calendars and site lists change, sometimes without notice. This page records what the official pages said on the date above; it is not legal advice.

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