Sapphire Point Overlook

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March 2025

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Overview

  • This is a non-exclusive day-use area, able to accommodate up to 30 people for small events. Although the site may be reserved, all visitors have access to the site.  

    The USFS will enforce the following regulations: acoustic music only that cannot be heard from more than 150 feet away (no amplification); no throwing of any objects, materials, or items (e.g., rice, flower petals, bird seed, etc.); no food or beverages; no ground disturbance; all decoration must be free standing, natural and removed immediately post event, and no chairs.

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Details

Season Dates
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Available Times
Sunday:6:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Monday:6:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:6:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Allowable Events
Small Gathering

Max Group Size
30

Max Number of Vehicle
2

Max Vehicle Length
20 ft.

Fees

Sapphire Point Overlook

Season DatesDaysUse Fee
Jan 1st, 2025 - Dec 31st, 2025
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
$120.00
Use Fee:Use Fees are the fees a visitor pays to camp, experience a day-use activity, reserve group facilities, join a guided tour, or purchase a permit. Use fee prices vary by location and activity.
Reservation Fee:Visitors pay a fee in addition to the recreation or use fee to make a reservation and guarantee a spot. Reservation fees are non-refundable.

For more information about fees - visit the Rules & Reservations Policies Page

Need to Know

  • SAPPHIRE POINT IS A NON-EXCLUSIVE USE SITE. Access to all parts of the trail and overlooks MUST remain open and unobstructed to the public at all times. A reservation does not grant the user the exsclusive use of this site.

  • Reservation Confirmation: Reservation confirmation from Recreation.gov, either printed or displayed digitally, must be in the possession of someone at the site during use.

  • Parking: Reserved events will be limited to two (2) dedicated parking spaces. If more than two event parking spaces are needed, event reservation holder may use a multi-passenger vehicle to “shuttle” event guests to and from Sapphire Point. Parking of the multi-passenger vehicle outside the two designated spaces is prohibited.

    • Multi-passenger vehicle shall use the loading and unloading zone, parking is prohibited.
    • Each of the two designated parking spaces can accommodate a vehicle up to 20 feet in length.
    • Multi-passenger vehicle shall be coordinated by the event reservation holder.
    • Beyond the two dedicated parking spaces, no additional parking is authorized for the event reservation holder or attendees.
    • Reservation confirmation letter from Recreation.gov shall be displayed on the dashboard of the two vehicles in the two designated parking spaces.

  • Event Guidelines:

    • All decorations must be free-standing, natural, and removed immediately post event.
    • No open flames are permitted.
    • Food or beverages are not permitted.
    • Ground must remain undisturbed; stakes and poles are prohibited. Bringing in chairs is not allowed at Sapphire Point.
    • Releasing or distributing seeds, flowers, rice, animals or other items is prohibited.
    • Only acoustic non-amplified music that cannot be heard from more than 150 feet away is allowed.
    • The trail to the wedding site is not maintained in winter so wedding attendees need to dress for the weather and don appropriate footwear.

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Guest Reviews

Guest Reviews (4)

  • 5 out of 5 stars

    Shelly H

    Reservation Dates: 12/10/2024

    We were married at Sapphire Overlook in December. This is a beautiful location, with easy access to parking allowing for breathtaking views only steps from the parking area.

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  • 2 out of 5 stars

    Billy A

    Reservation Dates: 12/7/2024

    Paying does nothing

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  • 5 out of 5 stars

    Kristen M

    Reservation Dates: 11/11/2024

    Beautiful views. Recommend coming here earlier in the day to beat the crowds.

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    Coverage Strength: (3) Good Coverage
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