Garden of the Gods Park

Open

Pikes Peak Region

Production notes

Drone

Drones require written consent/permit.

Checked 2026-09-14

Personal photography
Recreational personal photography does not require a permit.
Portrait or hired shoots
Professional portrait or landscape photography where the photographer is compensated but the images are not used to market a product, service or destination does not require a permit under the published park policy.
Commercial, brand, or film
Commercial advertising, marketing, real-estate and other commercial photo/video uses require a permit.
Drone
Drones require written consent/permit.
Fee or rate
Commercial city film policy lists Garden of the Gods at $500/day plus $25 application fee

Permit path: COMMERCIAL_PERMIT

Managed by City of Colorado Springs· Site-specific Garden of the Gods commercial-use photography policySite-specific Garden of the Gods commercial-use photography policy

Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.

Included

Access

COMMERCIAL_PERMIT. Apply before commercial use. Commercial permit conditions protect roads, visitors and natural resources.