Central Mountains
Drone
Town and FAA rules apply.
Morning golden hour
7:34 AM – 8:09 AM
Light from the SSW · 6691°
Evening golden hour
5:27 PM – 6:02 PM
Light from the WSW · 14286°
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 photography during normal park use.
Portrait or hired shoots
Commercial portrait or branded work requires Town shoot registration.
Commercial, brand, or film
All commercial photo/video shoots in Vail must complete Town registration.
Drone
Town and FAA rules apply.
Fee or rate
No fee for Town commercial photo/video registration
Permit path: COMMERCIAL_PERMIT
Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.
Included
Access
COMMERCIAL_PERMIT. Submit at least 10 days prior. Events, athletic fields, gardens and amphitheater activity can limit access.