--- title: How to Book a Wedding at a Colorado State Park description: Planning a wedding at a Colorado state park? Direct reservation links for Lake Pueblo, Cheyenne Mountain, Castlewood Canyon and Barr Lake, plus permits and timing. image: https://perfectionshoots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/web-optimized/Destiny%20%26%20Dylan%20-%20Crystal%20Creek%20Wedding%20full%20album%20%288%20of%20143%29-web.jpg?width=1200 --- [Skip to content](https://perfectionshoots.com/news/how-to-book-a-wedding-at-a-colorado-state-park#main-content) Nov 6, 2026, 12:03:21 PM # How to Book a Wedding at a Colorado State Park ![Picture of Emmanuel J.marie](https://perfectionshoots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EMmanuel%20Jeanmarie%20Photo--13.jpg?width=50&name=EMmanuel%20Jeanmarie%20Photo--13.jpg) [Emmanuel J.marie](https://perfectionshoots.com/news/author/emmanueljeanmarie) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://perfectionshoots.com/news/how-to-book-a-wedding-at-a-colorado-state-park) [Share this page on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://perfectionshoots.com/news/how-to-book-a-wedding-at-a-colorado-state-park) [Share this page on X](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://perfectionshoots.com/news/how-to-book-a-wedding-at-a-colorado-state-park) [Share this page on Pinterest](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://perfectionshoots.com/news/how-to-book-a-wedding-at-a-colorado-state-park) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://perfectionshoots.com/news/how-to-book-a-wedding-at-a-colorado-state-park) Picture it: the ceremony begins, the aspens are glowing, and the only decoration you needed was the mountain behind you. A Colorado state park can give you that, and booking one is easier than most couples expect once you know who to call. We have photographed and filmed weddings across Southern Colorado, so here is the friendly, step-by-step version, with direct links to reserve. ![A mountain ceremony at Crystal Creek Reservoir, Pikes Peak](https://perfectionshoots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/web-optimized/Destiny%20%26%20Dylan%20-%20Crystal%20Creek%20Wedding%20full%20album%20%288%20of%20143%29-web.jpg?width=1200) A mountain ceremony beneath Pikes Peak ## Step 1: Pick your park and your spot Every park runs its own weddings, so start with the view you want. Here are four to begin with, each with a direct way to reserve. ### Lake Pueblo State Park - Three pavilions (Big Lizard, Lone Owl and Quail Run), each for up to 100 guests - Rental runs 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Overnight use is not allowed - Listed at $150 per pavilion - Groups over 100 may need a Commercial Use Event Permit - Reserve at cpwshop.com or call 1-800-244-5613. Park office: 719-561-9320 [Reserve at Lake Pueblo](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/lake-pueblo-state-park/lake-pueblo-state-park-group-and-event-space) ### Cheyenne Mountain State Park - Prairie Falcon amphitheater (up to 160 guests) and Prairie Skipper pavilion with city views (up to 200) - Rental season is May through October, bookable up to nine months ahead - Listed at $150 weekdays and $200 weekends and holidays - Weddings need a Special Activity Agreement approved by the park manager - Call 719-576-2016 for availability and forms [Reserve at Cheyenne Mountain](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/cheyenne-mountain-state-park/cheyenne-mountain-state-park-group-and-event-space) ![An engagement session at a mountain waterfall, Perfectionshoots Colorado wedding photography](https://perfectionshoots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/web-optimized/March%202024%20potfolio%20update%20and%20Marketing%20%2845%20of%2047%29-web.jpg?width=1200) Colorado light does half the work ### Castlewood Canyon State Park - Event Facility 3 holds up to 66 guests, with a covered shelter and Pikes Peak views - The amphitheater and Bridge Canyon Overlook are booked in two-hour blocks - Reserve online through ReserveAmerica; check the calendar first, because dates fill [Check dates at Castlewood Canyon](https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/castlewood-canyon-state-park/CO/53052/60041/campsite-booking) ### Barr Lake State Park - Meadowlark Pavilion holds up to 100 guests, with electricity, water and grills - Listed at $150 per day - May 15 to September 15: reserve at cpwshop.com or call 800-244-5613. Other months: call the Nature Center at 303-659-6005 - Every vehicle needs a valid state parks pass [Reserve at Barr Lake](https://coloradostateparks.net/parks/barr-lake/pavilion/) Looking for another park? Colorado Parks and Wildlife lists wedding spaces statewide on its [Weddings and Special Events page](https://cpw.state.co.us/weddings-and-special-events). ## Step 2: Reserve, then confirm the details Fees and capacities above are what each park listed when we checked in November 2026. They can change, so confirm with the park when you book. Ask: - Is my date and time open, and do I need a Special Activity Agreement or permit? - Do guests need a park pass, and where do they park? - Are tables, chairs and shade included? - What are the rules on decorations, amplified sound and drones? - Is there a covered backup if the weather turns? ## Step 3: Plan the reception Colorado Parks and Wildlife notes that couples who want alcohol can hold the ceremony at the park and host the reception at an off-site venue. Many couples do exactly that, with a nearby hotel, restaurant or hall. ## Step 4: Check the photography permit Professional photography at a park wedding may need its own permit. Ask the park early, and ask every vendor whether they have worked in state parks before. ![A couple at the Reflection Pool beneath snow-capped Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods Resort wedding, Perfectionshoots Colorado wedding photography](https://perfectionshoots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/William%20Wedding%20Photos/william-wedding-11-reflection-pool-pikes-peak.jpg?width=1200) Pikes Peak, always a good backdrop ## Step 5: Build the day around the light Outdoor ceremonies run on the sun. Early evening usually gives the softest light, and midday at a high-elevation park can be harsh with little shade. Pick a ceremony time, then work backward for portraits, family photos and travel. Our [wedding journey](https://perfectionshoots.com/weddingjourney) shows how we plan it. ## Step 6: Have a weather plan Colorado weather changes fast. Ask what happens in lightning, wind or snow, and whether a covered shelter can be your backup. ## Bonus: dreaming of Pikes Peak itself? Pikes Peak - America's Mountain is not a state park. It is run by the City of Colorado Springs on US Forest Service land, and weddings there go through a separate application reviewed by their Wedding and Special Event Coordinator. Their team was warm and helpful when we worked with them. Details are on [drivepikespeak.com/weddings](https://drivepikespeak.com/weddings/), or call 719-385-5779. A photography fee and timed entry permit may apply to photographers, so ask when you apply. ## Your quick checklist 1. Choose the park and the spot 2. Reserve using the links above 3. Confirm permits, guest count and parking 4. Decide where the reception will be 5. Check photography permits and drone rules 6. Plan the timeline around the light 7. Prepare a weather backup ## Quick answers **Can we have alcohol at the ceremony?** CPW suggests an off-site reception if you want alcohol. Confirm the current policy with the park. **How far ahead should we book?** Cheyenne Mountain takes bookings up to nine months ahead. Popular weekends go first, so reserve as soon as you have a date. **Can you photograph and film a park wedding?** Yes. See our [wedding coverage](https://perfectionshoots.com/weddings) and [aerial cinematography](https://perfectionshoots.com/aerial-cinematography), and confirm each park's drone rules first. ## Need a hand booking your park? If you need help booking a state park, we would love to help, at no cost to you. Tell us the date you are dreaming of and the park you have in mind, and we will point you to the right space and the right steps. [Let's connect](https://perfectionshoots.com/contact-us) Sources: Colorado Parks and Wildlife and ReserveAmerica park pages linked above. 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