Camp Campbell 16275 HIghway 9 • Boulder Creek • CA 95006


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Why You'll Love This Place

A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
  • Tucked away in the forested Santa Cruz Mountains, Camp Campbell doubles as an enchanting wedding location where you can create the rustic-yet-elegant celebration of your dreams. From an intimate elopement surrounded by nature to an epic weekend-long retreat with your friends and family, you have the opportunity to make this unique spot your woodsy wedding hideaway.
  • Ceremonies are nothing short of magical amidst the towering Redwood Grove, with the rays of the setting sun gleaming through the tree branches. Then spice up your cocktail hour with competitive lawn games, followed by an outdoor reception on the meadow or inside the wood lodge whose tall windows frame the lovely scenery.
  • Weekend wedding packages that include meals invite you to spend quality time with your loved ones enjoying activities like guided hikes, swimming, and making s'mores by the fire. This wonderful retreat is run by the YMCA, an esteemed non-profit, so you can take satisfaction knowing that your special event contributes to a worthy cause. 

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PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee
  • $4,000–10,000/event
  • Rental fee varies depending on:
    • Time of year
    • Event duration
    • Package chosen
    • Type of event
  • The ceremony-only rental is $4,000 for a 4-hour site rental in 2027. Pricing includes:

    • 4-hour site rental for setup, ceremony, and cleanup
    • Use of the ceremony space
    • On-site staff to assist with parking, greeting, and directing

    The ceremony + reception rentals range $9,500–10,000 for an  8-hour rental and varies depending on the time of year. Pricing includes everything in the ceremony-only package PLUS tables & chairs, a get-ready cabin, a ceremony rehearsal, and a reception meal tasting. (75-guest minimum)

Package Prices
  • $30,500/event and up
  • Package prices vary depending on:
    • Time of year
    • Guest count
    • Event duration
    • Package chosen
  • Overnight Weekend Wedding Packages vary depending on the time of year and include:

    • Exclusive use of the 84-acre property
    • 1-hour ceremony rehearsal
    • Tables & chairs
    • 1–3 night stay
    • 1–5 meals, depending on package (rehearsal dinner and reception meals are charged separately)
    • Archery, axe-throwing, paint ball target range, arts and crafts, campfires, and court sports
    • On-site staff to assist with parking, greeting, reception setup, and meal service
    • And more!

    Overnight fees per guest over 100 range $205–510/adult and $135–395/child, depending on the number of nights.

Meals (when priced separately)
  • $45–65/person
  • Reception meal packages include your choice of appetizers, entrée, and sides. Rehearsal dinner meals range $23-$35/person

COUPLES ARE ASKING: We've got answers

What's included when we book Camp Campbell, and what will we still need to pay for separately?

Booking Camp Campbell in Boulder Creek gets you tables, chairs, flatware, trash and recycling pickup, parking assistance, grounds maintenance and firewood, plus activities like archery, hikes, disc golf, tennis and a campfire with s'mores. The 8-hour ceremony and reception rental adds a get-ready cabin, a ceremony rehearsal and a reception meal tasting. You'll pay separately for meals, linen packs for cabins, the climbing wall, high ropes course and pool, a bartending service if you serve beer or wine, and event insurance. Staying past noon on Sunday is $500 an hour.

Can we have both our ceremony and reception at Camp Campbell, or will guests need to travel between them?

Yes, both happen at Camp Campbell. You'll say your vows in the outdoor chapel in a redwood grove, which seats 150 with standing room behind. The reception moves to the meadow or the Swenson Family Lodge dining hall, which seats 250, and two adjoining rooms hold 80 each. A ceremony-only rental is also available: four hours for $4,000, including setup, cleanup and staff for parking and greeting.

If we already have vendors we love, can we bring them to Camp Campbell or do we have to use yours?

All food at Camp Campbell comes from the camp's own kitchen because of its Health Department license, and meals are served buffet style. Guests can bring pre-packaged snacks. You can serve beer and wine only if your event insurance includes an alcohol clause, hard liquor isn't allowed, and camp staff won't serve drinks or set up a bar, so plan to hire a bartending service. There's no corkage fee, and you're welcome to bring your own A/V equipment.

What should we realistically expect to spend on a wedding at Camp Campbell, and is there a minimum?

At Camp Campbell in Boulder Creek, a 4-hour ceremony-only rental is $4,000, and an 8-hour ceremony and reception rental runs $9,500–$10,000 by season, with a 75-guest minimum. Overnight weekend packages start at $30,500 and include exclusive use of the 84-acre property, 1–3 nights of lodging, 1–5 meals and on-site staff. Overnight packages have a 100-guest minimum, and each guest beyond 100 adds $205–$510 per adult or $135–$395 per child, depending on the number of nights. Reception meals run $45–$65 per person, and a deposit of 25% of your minimum booking holds your date.

How long do we get at Camp Campbell, and when does the music have to stop?

The ceremony and reception rental at Camp Campbell gives you 8 hours, and weekend stays end at noon on Sunday, with extra time at $500 an hour. Outdoor amplified music has to stop at 10pm, since Santa Cruz quiet hours run 10pm–8am every day. After that, the party can move into the Fireside Room, where indoor music under 45 decibels can keep going until midnight.

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

Your guests can stay right at Camp Campbell, where cabins sleep up to 250 people, with 14–18 per cabin. The TreeTop and 49er cabins have their own restrooms and showers, and tent cabins are open May–October. Linen packs cost extra, and you'll handle cabin assignments using a spreadsheet the Event Manager provides. Overnight weddings need at least 100 guests, and tent camping and RV parking aren't available.

What makes Camp Campbell different from the other venues near it?

Camp Campbell turns your wedding into a whole weekend in the Santa Cruz Mountain redwoods. Overnight packages give you exclusive use of the 84-acre property, with cabins for up to 250 guests and 1–5 meals cooked on site. Between the ceremony in a redwood grove and the reception at the Swenson Family Lodge, your guests can try archery, axe-throwing, hikes, swimming and a campfire with s'mores. If you'd rather keep it simple, a 4-hour ceremony-only rental is $4,000.

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

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 100 200
Cocktails, etc. Standing 250 300
Reception Seated 250 300
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 250.

Venue Info & FAQs

OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?

  • All-Inclusive
  • Outdoor Ceremony
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Outdoor Reception
  • 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

BYO

Only beer, wine, and champagne may be served.


Amplified Music

Some restrictions

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability
Year-round, weekends only

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

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Banquet Hall / Events Facility
  • Chapel / Church / Temple
  • Garden
  • Mountain
  • Non-Profit
  • Patio / Deck / Terrace
  • Retreat

VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Creek / River
  • Forest / Woods
  • Garden
  • Landscaped Grounds
  • Meadow / Fields
  • Mountains
  • Other View
  • Panoramic
  • Pool Area
  • Valley

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