Convict Lake Resort 2000 Convict Lake Rd • Mammoth Lakes • CA 93546


You'll be texting the venue directly. Message and data rates may apply.
VISIT WEBSITE

We'd love it if you would mention that you found Convict Lake Resort on the Here Comes The Guide website.



Why You'll Love This Place

A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
  • Striking mountain peaks, crystal-clear lake waters, and the serene sound of silence greet you upon arrival at this exquisite mountain resort. With over 20 years of planning experience, the in-house events team specialize in all-inclusive celebrations that allow you to unplug, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and truly enjoy this spectacular natural setting.
  • Exchange vows in a private grove, nestled among the rustling aspens. Then, while you snap photos beside the shimmering waters and dramatic peaks, your guests can gather under an elegantly draped tent for light bites and a bubbly bar to toast your "I do"s. Or, host your reception in the light-flooded restaurant space, where floor-to-ceiling windows capture gorgeous views.
  • Extend your celebration into a weekend-long retreat, with plush lodging available in 28 beautifully furnished mountain cabins and three lodges, and access to a general store, horseback riding and boat rentals. With ample space to relax, fabulous accommodations, and an experienced staff on hand, this will be a wedding getaway neither you nor your guests will soon forget.

Video

Video by Jason Chesebrough Films.

Video by Jason Chesebrough Films.


DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?

Planning a 2027 wedding? Spring specials are available now through the end of May.

Reach out directly to the venue to learn more!

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee
  • $2,500–5,500/event
  • Tent rental is required, and includes the tent, wood flooring, market lights, and courtyard.

    Monday–Thursday | $2,500
    Friday and Sunday | $4,000
    Saturday | $5,500 

Package Prices
  • $30/person and up
  • Packages include:

    • Tables and linens
    • Glassware
    • Cake cutting
    • Nonalcoholic beverages
    • Setup and teardown
    • Reception coordination fee 

    Upgrades and cabin rentals are available for an additional cost.

Additional Info
  • Minimum billings of $20,000 for Saturday & holiday weekends; $16,000 for Fridays; $12,000 for Sundays; and $7,000 for Monday–Thursdays.

    There is an additional 16.85% charge for permit, administrative and overhead fees.

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included when we book Convict Lake Resort, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

At Convict Lake Resort in Mammoth Lakes, your reception tent rental covers the tent, wood flooring, market lights and the courtyard. A $30-per-guest reception fee adds linens, tables, glassware, setup and breakdown, cake cutting, a water station, nonalcoholic drinks and reception coordination, and the $600 Aspen Grove ceremony fee includes ceremony setup and breakdown. The resort's planning support covers a detailed timeline, a designed floorplan and on-site coordination. Budget separately for dinner, hors d'oeuvres, bar packages, fees and tax, plus cabins for you and your guests.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at Convict Lake Resort, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, your ceremony and reception can both happen at Convict Lake Resort. Choose between two ceremony sites, the Aspen Grove (reserved for your exclusive use) or the Mountain View site, then head to the reception tent and courtyard. Events welcome 30–185 guests. Before the ceremony, a shuttle can take your immediate family and wedding party down to Convict Lake for photos.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at Convict Lake Resort, and is there a minimum?

At Convict Lake Resort in Mammoth Lakes, the resort's sample packages for 100 guests come to $18,923.57 for a Friday with a buffet and no-host bar, $28,823.97 for a Saturday with a hosted house bar, and $36,217.95 for a Saturday with a steakhouse buffet and premium bar, fees and tax included. Your day sets the minimum billing: $7,000 Monday–Thursday, $12,000 Sunday, $16,000 Friday and $20,000 Saturday or holiday weekend. Tent rental runs $2,500 Monday–Thursday, $4,000 Friday or Sunday and $5,500 Saturday. Buffets run $50–$85 per guest and 5-hour bar packages $40–$60 per guest. You'll pay a nonrefundable $5,500 deposit to hold your date, a second $5,500 deposit 180 days out, and the balance 14 days before.

How long do we get at Convict Lake Resort, and when does the music have to stop?

At Convict Lake Resort, all amplified music has to end by 10pm, in line with local noise regulations. Want to keep celebrating? An after-hours rental is available from 10pm to midnight, with a $500 food and beverage minimum covered by late-night pizza. Bar packages run for 5 hours, so plan your timeline around that window.

Where would our out-of-town guests stay near Convict Lake Resort, and can you help with a room block?

Your guests can stay right at Convict Lake Resort, in its mountain cabins and three deluxe houses. The resort holds cabins for your wedding at no deposit: 6 cabins for 1–49 guests, 9 for 50–74, 12 for 75–99 and 15 for 100 or more. Guests reserve a held cabin with a 50% deposit, and any held cabins not booked 6 months before the wedding are released. Cabins have a 2–3 night minimum stay. The deluxe houses can't be held, have a 3-night minimum and book first come, first served, so share the details with your VIPs early.

What makes Convict Lake Resort different from the other venues near it?

Convict Lake Resort puts your ceremony, reception and guest lodging in one Eastern Sierra spot, with mountain cabins and three deluxe houses on-site and a lake setting surrounded by mountains. The resort handles your food and bar in-house, with buffets from tacos to steakhouse, and its team helps with planning, from a detailed timeline and floorplan to on-site coordination on the day. Your Aspen Grove ceremony site is reserved for your exclusive use, there's a shuttle to the lake for photos, and booked couples get a complimentary tasting in the spring.

GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 200 250
Cocktails, etc. Standing 200 200
Reception Seated 200 0
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 100.

Please note: A minimum guest count of 30 is required for all events.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

  • All-Inclusive
  • Outdoor Ceremony
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • LGBTQ+ Friendly
  • Elopement Packages
  • Small Wedding
  • Rehearsal Dinner
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings
  • On-Site Accommodations
  • Late Night

POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?

Price

$ • $$

Catering

In-house

Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors
Outdoors
Some restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

May–October, daily.

STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Inn / Lodge
  • Lake
  • Mountain
  • Resort / Spa
  • Restaurant

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Canyon
  • Creek / River
  • Forest / Woods
  • Hills
  • Lake
  • Meadow / Fields
  • Mountains
  • Panoramic

Wondering what CBA or BYO means?
Want more info on our editorial process?

Convict Lake Resort

Send an email to Convict Lake Resort

We Play Nice

We play nice. We promise never to share your info with anyone except Convict Lake Resort.

Your email is on its way!

Keep AN EYE ON YOUR INBOX
FOR A RESPONSE FROM
Convict Lake Resort

*Sending your email through the Here Comes The Guide website lets this venue know we sent you! Thank you for your support!

Wedding Venues  >  Northern California Wedding Venues  > Yosemite / Mammoth / Forests Wedding Venues