19 New England Venues for your Camp Wedding
Imagine your perfect New England summer: canoeing on sparkling lakes, cozying up by a campfire, and cracking open lobsters as the sun warms your shoulders. Now imagine spending a weekend with your loved ones doing just that... and you have a camp wedding. There's a reason we love this trend: camps have lots of lodging, endless activities, and stunning settings, and the weekend-long rental period means you can truly relish the time with your loved ones. From traditional lakeside retreats to mountaintop glamping lodges to rustic, woodsy resorts, here is a list of our fave New England venues for your cool camp wedding.
MAINE
MAINE
Lake Parlin Lodge and Cabins
Jackman, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Lakefront Lawn
Affordable
Rustic Lodge
Fab Features: eclectic lakeside lodge nestled in the mountains • variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces including tented receptions on the lakefront lawn • versatile event space can accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to weekend celebrations for up to 200 guests with on-site lodging
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Ketcha Outdoors
Scarborough, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Year-Round Natural Beauty
Affordable
Non-Profit
Fab Features: charitable non-profit and stunning retreat nestled on 107 acres of diverse landscapes encompassing meadows, forests, and even a ropes course! • the Great Room boasts a stone fireplace, gleaming wood floors, and soaring, whitewashed open-beamed ceilings • al fresco celebrations in the classic red Pavilion, just steps from a gracious lawn perfect for "I do"s
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Maine Lakeside Cabins Resort and Event Center
Caratunk, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Late Night Celebrations
Cozy Lakeside Cabins
Customizable Packages
Fab Features: private waterfront lodge features a tree-shaded lakeside lawn and rustic barn • enjoy cocktail hour by the fire pit while playing a variety of provided lawn games • cozy accommodations for up to 60 guests in the lakeside cabins
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Ktaadn Resorts, Home of New England Outdoor Center
Millinocket, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Tented Receptions
Diverse Accommodations
Year-Round Celebrations
Fab Features: lodge set on the shores of Millinocket Lake with fabulous views of Mount Katahdin • exchange vows next to the water, then dance the night away under the stars or beneath a large white tent • fabulous amenities include full-service cabins, two on-site restaurants, and a myriad of activities for host your entire group
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Kingsley Pines Events
Raymond, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Rustic Barn
Summer Camp Activities
Lakeside Celebrations
Fab Features: a unique camp venue that allows you to create your custom wedding • say ‘I do’ at the Ceremonial Oak Tree with the pristine backdrop of Panther Pond • dance and celebrate under the twinkling lights in the spacious and rustic barn
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$
Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake
Casco, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Luxe-Meets-Rustic
Adorable Boat Exit
Woodsy Wonderland
Fab Features: full-service camp-turned-resort nestled among pine trees and plush cabins • exchange vows on the banks of sparkling Sebago Lake, then take off in a classic vintage Chris Craft for a private toast while your guests mingle • celebrate in the rustic, Arts and Crafts-style lodge then cozy up around a fire on the spacious front terrace
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Northern Outdoors
The Forks, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Adventure Weddings
Affordable
Customizable Packages
Fab Features: destination wedding venue perfect for nature-lovers, with year-round activities like rafting, skiing, fishing, and hiking • ceremonies on Wilderness Field along the banks of the river, among the turning foliage on the dock at Martin Pond, or in front of the fieldstone fireplace • enjoy the on-site Kennebec River Club and Craft Brewery's fabulous seasonal brews
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Grace on the Lake
Harmony, ME
Venue Superpowers:
Modern Barn
Family-Owned
2 Private Islands
Fab Features: lovely family-owned venue nestled on 4,500+ feet of waterfront (and two private islands!) on beautiful Great Moose Lake • dine and dance in the light-flooded, purpose-built barn, where two stories of windows frame stunning lake views • plenty of overnight lodging in 5 cozy cottages
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Cobb Hill Estate
Harrisville, NH
Venue Superpowers:
Mountaintop Setting
Glamping Tents
Panoramic Views
Fab Features: gorgeous mountaintop retreat on 750 acres with sprawling panoramas that encompass three states • exchange vows in an outdoor amphitheater, backed by views of Mt. Monadnock, then celebrate al fresco beneath a tent or in the rustic-chic event lodge • plenty of lodging in the cozy Main House and Carriage House, as well as unique, heated canvas glamping tents!
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
White Mountain Weddings
Freedom, NH
Venue Superpowers:
Private Lakefront
Year-Round Beauty
Diverse Lodging Options
Fab Features: serene 100-acre private lakeside resort • exchange vows on the beach followed by rustic-chic receptions in the gambrel-style lodge • endless outdoor activities keep your guests entertained all weekend long, plus lodging in cabins, yurts, hotel-style rooms, and more!
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
Loch Lyme Lodge
Lyme, NH
Venue Superpowers:
Country-Chic Style
Lakefront Celebrations
Rustic Cabins
Fab Features: charming country resort perched at the edge of a crystal-clear lake • exchange vows at the water’s edge, followed by lawn games and mingling as the sun sets behind the trees • 20 cute, rustic cabins mean many in your party can stay right on-site, enjoying a weekend of swimming, boating, kayaking, fishing, and more
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Owl's Nest Resort
Thornton, NH
Venue Superpowers:
Mountain Panoramas
All-Inclusive
Tented Receptions
Fab Features: luxurious resort tucked away in the White Mountains • gorgeous ceremonies offering unobstructed mountain views followed by swanky celebrations beneath a grand white tent • all-inclusive packages are available with cocktail-hour appetizer options; plated, buffet, or action dinner stations, along with late night snacks
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
VERMONT
VERMONT
Sleepy Hollow Inn
Huntington, VT
Venue Superpowers:
Year-Round Destination
Affordable
Unique Round Barn
Fab Features: an intimate Vermont venue offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains • have your wedding ceremony by the pond, cocktails under the pavilion, and dance the night away in the 17-sided Round Barn • celebrate all weekend long with a two-night stay in the eight distinctively decorated guest rooms
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Basin Harbor
Vergennes, VT
Venue Superpowers:
Lakefront
Relaxed Resort
Weekend Weddings
Fab Features: serene resort set on the shore of Lake Champlain • lakeside celebrations backed by the Adirondack Mountains • variety of event locations from the boat the Escape, the North Dock, the Orchard Garden, or more!
Catering: In-housePrice: $$ • $$$
Camp Thorpe
Goshen, VT
Venue Superpowers:
Weekend or Full Week Rental
Open Air Pavilion
Ample On-Site Activities
Fab Features: overnight summer camp set on 171 acres in the Green Mountains National Forest • pondside ceremonies followed by receptions in the open-air pavilion • DIY friendly and with endless options for activities, like nature space, arts & crafts, basketball, a game room, and more
Catering: BYOPrice: $
MASSACHUSETTS
MASSACHUSETTS
AutoCamp Cape Cod
Falmouth, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Mid-Century Clubhouse
Hilltop Lawns
Cool Airstream Lodging
Fab Features: a unique and secluded location surrounded by stunning Buzzard Bay views • say your wedding vows outdoors under the endless Cape Cod skies, then head into the cool mid-century modern clubhouse for an intimate dinner • celebrate with your guests on the expansive event lawns complete with modern furnishings and fire pits
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Earthdance Creative Living Project
Plainfield, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Creative Retreat
Woodsy Vibes
Affordable
Fab Features: arts-based retreat center nestled in the wooded hills of Western Massachusetts • ideal for multi-day celebrations, with a peaceful, tentable orchard lawn, two light-flooded event spaces with wood dance floors, a wood-fired sauna and swimming quarry, space for camping, and cozy accommodations • flexible catering options include utilizing the in-house chef, self-catering, outside caterers and food trucks, or a combination of all three
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Camp Wing
Duxbury, MA
Venue Superpowers:
Woodsy Wonderland
Camp Activities
Fees Support a Good Cause
Fab Features: serene setting with historic buildings surrounded by acres of woodland, with romantic ceremonies overlooking the pond • wedding packages include camp activities facilitated by trained instructors and accommodations for up to 340 guests • your fees go towards supporting Crossroads youth development programs
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
RHODE ISLAND
RHODE ISLAND
The Preserve Resort & Spa
Richmond, RI
Venue Superpowers:
Four-Season Resort
Custom Catering
Luxe Venues
Fab Features: lovely resort surrounded by 3,500 pristine acres of New England wilderness • choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces, including idyllic lawns, elegant restaurants, and cozy cabins • accommodations range from cozy guest rooms to rustic safari tents, and even a unique elevated "treehouse"!
Catering: In-housePrice: $$$
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