Looking for an outdoor ceremony site that is budget friendly? Below is an alphabetical listing of the park / open space wedding sites featured in our guide. From city parks to mountaintop overlooks, each location includes key details to help you plan your elopement or micro wedding with ease.

PRO TIPS: You’ll be onsite at the rural areas for at least 60-90 minutes; bring water and snacks. Appropriate attire is A MUST… these aren’t the places for stilettos and sandals. With many locations, plan ahead for bio needs as you may not have facilities. Remote locations may not have cell phone service.

Click on any site name to explore in-depth info, including permit tips, accessibility, facilities, and more.

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3M Curve RMNP

Fee: $300 for 2-hr

From Denver: 75 miles 
Elevation: 9,620 ft
Max People: 15
Features: Panoramic views of Rockies and meadows

Fee: $200 for all day, 11am-7pm

From Denver: 69 miles
Elevation: 6,035 ft
Max People: 15
Features: Charming chapel adjacent to Garden of the Gods

Bear Lake RMNP

Fee: $300 for 2-hr

From Denver: 78 miles
Elevation: 9,450 ft
Max People: 20
Features: Winter wonderland vows!
>>>  SEASONAL: OCT-MAY

Fee:
$100 M-F / $125 S-S

From Denver: 35 miles 
Elevation: 6,200 ft
Max People: 120+
Features: Amphitheater, gazebo, picnic areas

From Denver: 28 miles 
Elevation: 5,710 ft
Max People: 15
Features: Many private and public areas

From Denver: 84 miles 
Elevation: 11,064 ft
Max People: 15
Features: Rustic, quiet, ceremony on the lake!

From Denver: 24 miles 
Elevation: 6,240 ft
Max People: 15
Features: Expansive view of the Rockies!

Fee: $500 1/2 day; $1,800 full day 

From Denver: 69 miles 
Elevation: 9,017 ft
Max People: 90
Features: Mountain views! On the lake! 
>>>  SEASONAL: MAY-SEPT

Garden of the Gods:
High Point Overlook

FREE

From Denver: 71 miles 
Elevation: 6,400 ft
Max People: 15
Features: Located in the heart of Garden of the Gods!

From Denver: 45 miles 
Elevation: 8,450 ft
Max People: 15
Features: Get married on a mountain lake close to Denver!!

Fee: $275 for 3-hr

From Denver: 31 miles 
Elevation: 6,000 ft
Max People: 49
Features: Flatiron Views & Mountain Vows

From Denver: 33 miles 
Elevation: 7,333 ft
Max People: 15
Features: Rustic with views of mountains or Boulder.

Fee: $6 day-use picnic area

From Denver: 227 miles 
Elevation: 8,600 ft
Max People: 15
Features: Back to nature feel without a back country hike!
>>>  SEASONAL: MAY-OCT

Fee:
$200 p/day for amphitheater; FREE any other spot

From Denver: 201 miles 
Elevation: 9,580 ft
Max People: 50
Features: Iconic and unforgettable setting.

Montgomery Reservoir

FREE

From Denver: 93 miles 
Elevation: 10,873 ft
Max People: 15 (est)
Features: Secluded, rustic, intimate.

From Denver: 75 miles 
Elevation: 9,180 ft
Max People: <10
Features: Stunning mountain and lake views

Fee:
$25 Pagoda, $50-100 picnic areas

From Denver: 46 miles 
Elevation: 6,870 ft
Max People: 150 (with reserving BOTH picnic areas)
Features: Pagoda for very small ceremony; two large picnic areas. 

Fee:
$100-120 p/hr with 2 hr min OR $600-$1,200 for full day (9am-9pm)

From Denver: 140 miles 
Elevation: 6,382 ft
Max People: 95 inside; 150 in amphitheater
Features: Rustic vibe with lodging available onsite

Fee:
$150 M-F, $200 S-S

From Denver: 28 miles 
Elevation: 7,600 ft
Max People: 150
Features: Barns, picnic area, firepit
>>>  SEASONAL: MAY-OCT

From Denver: 15 miles 
Elevation: 6,450 ft
Max People: 5
Features: Iconic setting just minutes from Denver

Fee:
$120-$142 for 3-hr

From Denver: 74 miles 
Elevation: 9,500 ft
Max People: 30
Features: Unbelievable mountain & lake views!

From Denver: 81 miles 
Elevation: 9,938 ft
Max People: 15
Features: Pure mountain serenity!

Fee: $300, plus normal entrance fees per vehicle

From Denver: 75 miles 
Elevation: 8,688 ft
Max People: 15 summer, 30 winter
Reserve Time: 2 hours maximum

Fee: $400 for 3-hr;
1-hr AM blocks $150

From Denver: 32 miles 
Elevation: 6,450 ft
Max People: 100
Features: Mountain amphitheater with city views
>>>  SEASONAL: MAY-OCT

Fee: $300 for 4-hr

From Denver: 72 miles 
Elevation: 9,026 ft
Max People: 50
Features: Family-friendly city park that feels miles away!

Fee: $250 – $315 p/day

From Denver: 75 miles 
Elevation: 9,000 ft
Max People: 100 per campground
Features: Camping, lake, & mountain views

DISCLAIMER: While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee information from third parties contained in this guide as their guidelines, rules, and rates may change.

Please confirm with the location all details, rules, fees and required permits.

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