Breckenridge Area Site 020505tenmile
Breckenridge Area Site 020505tenmile
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Nestled along the shores of Lake Dillon, this site offers fantastic views of the Ten Mile Range, Buffalo Mountain, and beautiful Colorado sunsets.
What we love about this site:
Panoramic mountain views.
It has a stunning backdrop of Lake Dillon and is gorgeous as sunset.
No fee.
Relatively easy to access for most. There is a set of stairs to walk down, then walking on sand for a minute or two.
Potential drawbacks of this site
It's non-reservable, so you have to take what you get when you arrive. It may be in use.
This site can get very crowded in summer. We recommend it most for weddings from late October through early May.
Events may be held at the adjacent amphitheater. Check the calendar of events (below) for your date.
Snowshoes may be required in winter--particularly if you want to walk the site a bit for a variety of photo backdrops.
Accessibility
Parking: the site has its own parking lot that can accommodate whatever number of cars needed for your guests
Vehicle type: for winter, make sure your vehicle has good ground clearance to get over snow, as well as 4-wheel drive for potential ice. For weddings held between September 1st and May 31st, note that Colorado has strict traction laws in place that affect what type of vehicle you are allowed to drive in the mountains. If you are planning a Colorado mountain wedding between these dates, please thoroughly read this blog post so you'll be driving the right type of vehicle. (Don't rely on the car rental companies to fill you in on this; our experience is that they don't.)
Access from parking: It's a short walk from the parking area to the site, but it is down a series of stairs. Not recommended if someone in your party has mobility issues.
Additional Logistics
Dogs: allowed on a leash.
Bathrooms: yes. Available at the park adjacent.
Suitable for children: yes, but make sure the hands of little ones are being held because of the water.
Max vehicles accommodated: 30+. It is accessible to the public, so those parking spots can fill up
Max number of guests at this site: 30.
Dates of Availability: year-round. It's possible to be married here in winter, but you could be walking through snow.
Type of Site: Public/Nonreservable.
Elevation: 9,000ft (2,743m) above sea level.
Permits and Fees
Permits and Fees
This site is not reservable--it is open and free to the public. Please note these terms from our contract for nonreservable sites:
Blue Sky Elopements and Client's assigned wedding professionals are not responsible for issues related to unforeseen closures/restrictions/inaccessibility of unbooked (i.e. Clients do not pay to reserve their location) venues. If Client chooses to be married at a public venue that is not reserved in advance, then it is Client's responsibility to ensure the venue is accessible on the wedding day. Note: additional fees will be applied if Blue Sky Elopements needs to reschedule vendors due to a change in venue.
Note: the pavilion at adjacent Marina Park is reservable. Contact us for details.
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Location
Note: place marker is approximate; the actual location will be provided upon booking.
Summit County and Town of Dillon Calendar of Events
IMPORTANT: be sure to check the calendar of events for the dates you're considering before you submit your date to us. Local events can impact traffic and the accessibility of your site.
Event List | Dillon, CO (townofdillon.com)
Breckenridge Average Temps and Precipitation
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