Eldorado Canyon · Nelson, Nevada
Eldorado Canyon Weddings
Where the Old West Becomes Forever
Exchange vows deep in Eldorado Canyon at Nelson Ghost Town — a preserved 1860s gold and silver mining town 45 miles southeast of Las Vegas, framed by ancient canyon walls and wide desert sky. Full-service ceremony and elopement packages from $850.
The Setting
A Canyon Carved
by History
Eldorado Canyon is one of Nevada's oldest mining districts. Prospectors worked these walls from the 1860s — the Techatticup Mine among the richest gold and silver strikes in the southern part of the state — and the town of Nelson grew up along the canyon floor to serve them.
What remains is Nelson Ghost Town: weathered timber storefronts, rusted mining equipment, vintage trucks, and a small chapel, all held between sheer canyon walls that glow copper and gold as the sun drops. The canyon runs east toward the Colorado River, and the light in the last hour before sunset is unlike anywhere else in the Southwest.
Today that backdrop has hosted more than 1,900 weddings. It is dramatic, private, and only 45 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.
Ceremony Packages
Your Eldorado Canyon Ceremony
From a two-person elopement to a celebration of fifty, every package is full-service — photography, a licensed officiant, a sunset ceremony option, and free date changes are included.
The "Just Us" Elopement
Couple only
- Designed for the couple only
- Witness provided at no extra charge
- Focus entirely on each other
- Free date changes if plans shift
Please note: flowers are not included in the $850 couple-only package. Flowers may be added — inquire within. More about eloping here.
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The Intimate Gathering
Up to 20 people
- Up to 20 total people
- Wedding couple included in count
- Desert-inspired bridal flowers included
- Free date changes if plans shift
The Grand Celebration
Up to 50 people
- Up to 50 total people
- Wedding couple included in count
- Desert-inspired bridal flowers included
- Free date changes if plans shift
All packages are fully customizable. See the full list of what's included, or contact us for availability and bespoke pricing.
Full-Service
Everything Is Handled
There are no outside vendors to coordinate. You arrive, you marry, you leave with your photos on the way.
A $300 deposit reserves your date. See the complete breakdown on the main site.
Getting to Eldorado Canyon
45 Minutes from the Strip
- From Las Vegas: south on US-95, then east on Highway 165 (Nelson Road) into the canyon — about 45 miles.
- Nelson Ghost Town sits on the canyon floor with free on-site parking.
- Transportation is not included. A personal vehicle works well, and charter transport can be arranged for guests.
- Plan for roughly 3.5 hours on site for the ceremony and photography.
Common Questions
Eldorado Canyon, Answered
Where is Eldorado Canyon?
Eldorado Canyon is in Clark County, Nevada, about 45 miles southeast of the Las Vegas Strip. The historic town of Nelson sits in the canyon on Highway 165, and the canyon continues down toward the Colorado River. Our ceremonies take place at Nelson Ghost Town within the canyon.
How far is Eldorado Canyon from Las Vegas?
About 45 miles, or a 45-minute drive from the Strip — south on US-95, then east on Highway 165 (Nelson Road) into Eldorado Canyon. There is free parking on site. Transportation is not included, but charter transport can be arranged.
Can you get legally married in Eldorado Canyon?
Yes. You will need a Nevada marriage license, which can be obtained the same day from the Clark County Clerk's Office in Las Vegas before your ceremony. Our licensed officiant performs the ceremony and files the paperwork with Clark County.
What is the best time of year for an Eldorado Canyon wedding?
Eldorado Canyon enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable temperatures and book quickly. Summer ceremonies are scheduled for early morning or the golden hour before sunset. In the rare event of extreme weather we reschedule at no charge.
Can we take photos around the ghost town after the ceremony?
Yes. Every package includes professional photography, and your session moves through the historic buildings, vintage mining equipment, and canyon backdrops of Nelson Ghost Town. Guest smartphones are welcome; professional cameras brought by guests are not permitted.
Do you allow elopements in Eldorado Canyon?
Yes. The "Just Us" Elopement is $850 and is designed for the couple only, with a witness provided at no extra charge. It includes the ceremony, licensed officiant, professional photography, and free date changes.
More questions? See the full FAQ or reach out directly.
Reserve Your Date
Marry in the Canyon
A $300 deposit secures your date. Submit your request and we'll confirm availability within 24 hours.
Make a ReservationOr reach us at (702) 914-0198 · [email protected]
Not tying the knot? See our $500 ghost town photo shoots.