Boulder County
Drone
Drones prohibited on OSMP.
Morning golden hour
7:31 AM – 8:06 AM
Light from the SW · 6701°
Evening golden hour
5:22 PM – 5:57 PM
Light from the SW · 14276°
Calculated for this location and date, shown in local time. Sun position only — it does not account for terrain or buildings casting shade.
Checked 2026-09-14
Personal photography
Casual personal photography is allowed under ordinary visitor rules.
Portrait or hired shoots
Paid still photography bringing clients onto OSMP requires a commercial use permit.
Commercial, brand, or film
Film/video can require additional City film approval.
Drone
Drones prohibited on OSMP.
Fee or rate
See current OSMP commercial use permit fee schedule
Permit path: PORTRAIT_PERMIT
Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.
Included
Access
PORTRAIT_PERMIT. Obtain permit before commercial activity. Parking, road use, seasonal closures and designated-use rules apply.