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September 17, 2026
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About Maroon Bells Amphitheatre
Reputed to be the most photographed mountains in Colorado, the spectacular Maroon Bells dominate this setting. Hemmed in by Maroon Lake, aspen groves and evergreen forests, Maroon Bells Amphitheater is designed for interpretive talks, and is especially popular for recreational events and weddings.
The amphitheater is available for use by the general public and can be reserved for private events. The maximum number of people allowed at the amphitheater is 50. Receptions are not allowed at this location, but can be held at the East Maroon Portal Picnic site, approximately a four mile drive.
Reservations are not accepted for Fridays and Saturdays in June, July and August; Reservations are not accepted for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in September and October.
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The Maroon Bells Amphitheatre is a stunning wedding location, described as breathtaking and picturesque. The venue is easily accessible from the parking lot and offers ample water and shade. Highly recommended for its beauty and convenience.
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Jordan J
July 12, 2026
Amazing location for a wedding!
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Tonya C
June 30, 2026
We got married here a week back and it was absolutely breathtaking. We couldn't have picked a better spot. It looks like something straight off of a screensaver! It was easy to get to from the parking lot and had plenty of water and shade nearby. HIghly recommend!
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Savannah H
July 5, 2024
We've photographed a lot of weddings at Maroon Bells and have picked up some insider tips! Here's the must-know information if you're considering getting married at Maroon Bells:
PERMITS: To get married at the Amphitheater you'll need a reservation which is available early June to early October. The permit is $200 and releases one year in advance at 8am MT. They book up VERY fast, pretty much the second they release. You have to be signed into this website and refresh the page until it lets you purchase. It's not unusual to have to try every day for a couple weeks!
PRIVACY: Maroon Bells is BUSY, there will be lots of tourists in the area. However, the Amphitheater is tucked above the main hiking trails, so there is some privacy allowed for the ceremony.
PARKING: The capacity of the amphitheater is 50 people. Your reservation comes with 5 parking passes, so you may need to hire a transportation company if you have a large guest count. The parking lot is a short ~5 minute walk from the amphitheater along a paved trail, but there is some incline.
PHOTOS: There's lots of stunning locations around Maroon Bells for your newlywed photos after your ceremony! Hire a photographer who's familiar with the area that can take you to all the best spots and can provide guidance on timing to ensure you get the best lighting for your photos.
We've put together a resource with additional information on Maroon Bells weddings such as the best time of year, tips for getting your reservation, reception options, photos and more!
https://authenticcollective.blog/maroon-bells-wedding/
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Savannah H
July 5, 2024
We've photographed a lot of weddings at Maroon Bells and have picked up some insider tips! Here's the must-know information if you're considering getting married at Maroon Bells:
PERMITS: To get married at the Amphitheater you'll need a reservation which is available early June to early October. The permit is $200 and releases one year in advance at 8am MT. They book up VERY fast, pretty much the second they release. You have to be signed into this website and refresh the page until it lets you purchase. It's not unusual to have to try every day for a couple weeks!
PRIVACY: Maroon Bells is BUSY, there will be lots of tourists in the area. However, the Amphitheater is tucked above the main hiking trails, so there is some privacy allowed for the ceremony.
PARKING: The capacity of the amphitheater is 50 people. Your reservation comes with 5 parking passes, so you may need to hire a transportation company if you have a large guest count. The parking lot is a short ~5 minute walk from the amphitheater along a paved trail, but there is some incline.
PHOTOS: There's lots of stunning locations around Maroon Bells for your newlywed photos after your ceremony! Hire a photographer who's familiar with the area that can take you to all the best spots and can provide guidance on timing to ensure you get the best lighting for your photos.
We've put together a resource with additional information on Maroon Bells weddings such as the best time of year, tips for getting your reservation, reception options, photos and more!
https://authenticcollective.blog/maroon-bells-wedding/
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Savannah H
July 5, 2024
We've photographed a lot of weddings at Maroon Bells and have picked up some insider tips! Here's the must-know information if you're considering getting married at Maroon Bells:
PERMITS: To get married at the Amphitheater you'll need a reservation which is available early June to early October. The permit is $200 and releases one year in advance at 8am MT. They book up VERY fast, pretty much the second they release. You have to be signed into this website and refresh the page until it lets you purchase. It's not unusual to have to try every day for a couple weeks!
PRIVACY: Maroon Bells is BUSY, there will be lots of tourists in the area. However, the Amphitheater is tucked above the main hiking trails, so there is some privacy allowed for the ceremony.
PARKING: The capacity of the amphitheater is 50 people. Your reservation comes with 5 parking passes, so you may need to hire a transportation company if you have a large guest count. The parking lot is a short ~5 minute walk from the amphitheater along a paved trail, but there is some incline.
PHOTOS: There's lots of stunning locations around Maroon Bells for your newlywed photos after your ceremony! Hire a photographer who's familiar with the area that can take you to all the best spots and can provide guidance on timing to ensure you get the best lighting for your photos.
We've put together a resource with additional information on Maroon Bells weddings such as the best time of year, tips for getting your reservation, reception options, photos and more!
https://authenticcollective.blog/maroon-bells-wedding/
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Savannah H
July 5, 2024
We've photographed a lot of weddings at Maroon Bells and have picked up some insider tips! Here's the must-know information if you're considering getting married at Maroon Bells:
PERMITS: To get married at the Amphitheater you'll need a reservation which is available early June to early October. The permit is $200 and releases one year in advance at 8am MT. They book up VERY fast, pretty much the second they release. You have to be signed into this website and refresh the page until it lets you purchase. It's not unusual to have to try every day for a couple weeks!
PRIVACY: Maroon Bells is BUSY, there will be lots of tourists in the area. However, the Amphitheater is tucked above the main hiking trails, so there is some privacy allowed for the ceremony.
PARKING: The capacity of the amphitheater is 50 people. Your reservation comes with 5 parking passes, so you may need to hire a transportation company if you have a large guest count. The parking lot is a short ~5 minute walk from the amphitheater along a paved trail, but there is some incline.
PHOTOS: There's lots of stunning locations around Maroon Bells for your newlywed photos after your ceremony! Hire a photographer who's familiar with the area that can take you to all the best spots and can provide guidance on timing to ensure you get the best lighting for your photos.
We've put together a resource with additional information on Maroon Bells weddings such as the best time of year, tips for getting your reservation, reception options, photos and more!
https://authenticcollective.blog/maroon-bells-wedding/
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shaylei d
August 30, 2021
We rented the amphitheater for our small wedding and the views are absolutely breathtaking! Our pictures look fake, that’s how insane it is. 10/10 would recommend. The only issue we had was how many people were around, which we were aware of going into it. But there is a sign at the beginning of the sidewalk leading to the amphitheater and they had someone else’s name for their wedding stapled to the sign so that was odd and a few people ignored the wedding signs we had up and tried to walk into the amphitheater area. It really wasn’t an issue, just something that I felt needed to be pointed out. But like I said, absolutely breathtaking and also everyone walking around were so kind to us!
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shaylei d
August 30, 2021
We rented the amphitheater for our small wedding and the views are absolutely breathtaking! Our pictures look fake, that’s how insane it is. 10/10 would recommend. The only issue we had was how many people were around, which we were aware of going into it. But there is a sign at the beginning of the sidewalk leading to the amphitheater and they had someone else’s name for their wedding stapled to the sign so that was odd and a few people ignored the wedding signs we had up and tried to walk into the amphitheater area. It really wasn’t an issue, just something that I felt needed to be pointed out. But like I said, absolutely breathtaking and also everyone walking around were so kind to us!
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shaylei d
August 30, 2021
We rented the amphitheater for our small wedding and the views are absolutely breathtaking! Our pictures look fake, that’s how insane it is. 10/10 would recommend. The only issue we had was how many people were around, which we were aware of going into it. But there is a sign at the beginning of the sidewalk leading to the amphitheater and they had someone else’s name for their wedding stapled to the sign so that was odd and a few people ignored the wedding signs we had up and tried to walk into the amphitheater area. It really wasn’t an issue, just something that I felt needed to be pointed out. But like I said, absolutely breathtaking and also everyone walking around were so kind to us!
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Location & Directions for Maroon Bells Amphitheatre
Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309, Carbondale, CO 81623 United States
Elevation: 3,266 ft
Getting There
Coming to Aspen via Independence Pass: Take Highway 82 West from downtown Aspen, 1 mi to the roundabout (rotary). From the roundabout, take Maroon Creek Road 4.7 mi to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station. Continue past the Welcome Station. The amphit...
Coming to Aspen via Independence Pass: Take Highway 82 West from downtown Aspen, 1 mi to the roundabout (rotary). From the roundabout, take Maroon Creek Road 4.7 mi to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station. Continue past the Welcome Station. The amphitheater is 5 mi beyond the Welcome Station at the end of the road. The Maroon Bells Amphitheater is approximately 9 mi from Highway 82 at the roundabout.
Coming to Aspen via Glenwood Springs: Take Highway 82 for 40 mi to the roundabout (rotary). From the roundabout, take Maroon Creek Road 4.7 mi to the Welcome Station. The amphitheater is 5 mi beyond the Welcome Station at the end of the road. The Maroon Bells Amphitheater is approximately 9 mi from Highway 82 at the roundabout.
Highway access
The Maroon Bells Amphitheatre is accessible via Highway 82, which is approximately 9 miles from the amphitheater at the roundabout in Aspen. Highway 82 connects to Glenwood Springs and leads to Independence Pass.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Check in at the Welcome Station from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to confirm your reservation.
- For additional information, contact the provided phone number.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site capacity
- The Amphitheater cannot be reserved on busy weekends during the summer and early fall.
Wildlife & food storage
- Camping overnight in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness requires a permit, bear-proof food storage, and a human waste plan.
Vehicles & parking
- Personal vehicle access is restricted; shuttle bus reservations are required without a vehicle day pass.
Accessibility
- Independence Pass is open from Memorial Day to mid-October, but check for road updates before planning your event.
Fires & fuel
- Obtain firewood at your destination and burn it on-site to prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms.
Amenities
- For more information about White River National Forest, follow the provided link.
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Last updated: October 7, 2026
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