15 Camp Wedding Locations in West and Northern Michigan
Trying to find something different than your run of the mill wedding venue? Looking to have your wedding more off the grid? A camp style wedding might be what youâre looking for. Below are 15 venues, ranging from current and restored camps that offer wedding rentals. Some of these venues offer full weekend rentals with lodging for you and your guests. All 15 venues are located in West and Northern Michigan.
Camp Blodgett - 10451 Lakeshore Dr, West Olive, MI 49460
Camp Blodgettâs Loeks Retreat Center is a gorgeous venue right on Lake Michigan just outside of Grand Haven, Michigan. The retreat center holds up to 150 guests both inside and on the deck, and has the option for lodging above the dining room. This venue is perfect for couples looking for a getaway weekend while still being close to town.
Camp Anna Behrens - 9841 Colby Rd Greenville, MI 48838
Camp Anna Behrens is a Girl Scout camp located in Greenville, Michigan. The camp is 360 acres of woods bordering the Flat river with multiple options for lodging at an additional fee. Sherwood Lodge is LEED certified built from timbers harvested from the building site. The lodge has room to seat 350 people and houses a commercial kitchen.
Since this is a Girl Scout camp, renting to outside groups is limited due to Girl Scout programs receiving the first priority to any non-Girl Scout group. Also a note to make, Sherwood Lodge is available only twice per month to outside events.
Long Lake Outdoor Center - 10370 Gun Lake Road Middleville, MI 49333
Long Lake Outdoor Center was built by the Civil Conservation Corp in 1936. It is listed in the National Registry of Historic Sites, and all the buildings on site are original.
The outdoor center is perfect for a small intimate wedding and has a maximum total capacity of 120 people. The surrounding 4 bunkhouses and 16 cabins will accommodate all 120 people. The modern bath house is equipped with hot showers, lighted vanities, tiled walls and floors and of course modern bathroom facilities.
With wedding packages starting at 2 nights and three days, the packages also include camp clean-up. Additional nights can be added with an additional cost.
Camp Newaygo - 5333 S. Centerline Road Newaygo, MI 49337
Camp Newaygo is a 104 acre girlsâ resident camp founded in 1926. For wedding rentals, the camp has three indoor options depending on guest count. Lang Lodge can hold up to 280 guests, The Peggie Stone Center can hold up to 50 guests, and the Health & Leadership Lodge can hold up to 100 guests. Both the Lang Lodge and the Health & Leadership Lodge have the option for overnight lodging. There are also two outdoor spaces that can accommodate large ceremonies.
Catering is only through their caterer, Ridge Specialties: Catering for a Cause. Proceeds benefit Camp Newaygoâs youth and community programs. Also, Alcohol is permitted for receptions.
Nature A Michigan Retreat - 2988 W. Burdickville Road Maple City, MI, 49664
Nestled on 78 acres of private forest, Nature is a gorgeous venue that celebrates the beauty of the outdoors. They are know for their glamping tents and gorgeous views of Northern Michigan.
The Great Nest is a new event building that holds up to 167 guests, there is also the option for an outdoor tented area which would hold up to 320 guests.
Camp Pendalouan - 1243 E Fruitvale Rd Montague, MI 49437
Camp Pendalouan is a YMCA camp located on Big Blue Lake, just a short drive from North Muskegon. The camp dates back to 1925, consisting of 150 acres of mature oak-pine forest, adjacent to the Manistee National Forest and the White River. Camp Pendalouan has a few different options for both day rentals and overnight rentals.
Spaces Available to Rent:
⢠Boyden Chapel: outdoor chapel overlooking Big Blue Lake, accommodates 200 guests
⢠Wildwood Chapel: outdoor, wheelchair accessible chapel, accommodates 100 guests
⢠Nikana Lodge: indoor dining hall with an incredible view of Big Blue Lake, accommodates 180 guests
⢠2 Outdoor Pavilions: perfect for an outdoor retreat or reception, accommodates 10 - 200 guests
⢠16 cabins: perfect for an overnight stay, heated year-round cabins
The Fields of Michigan - 154 68th Street South Haven, MI 49090
Glamping in a blueberry field sounds amazing right? The Fields of Michigan is a luxury retreat in South Haven, Michigan. Contact them directly for more information on wedding rentals.
Blandford Nature Center - 1715 Hillburn Ave NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Blandford Nature Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that focuses on empowering the Grand Rapids, Michigan community through enriching experiences in nature. The nature center has both an indoor and outdoor option, depending on the size of your wedding. The Farm Yard offers can accommodate up to 400 guests and The Blandford Auditorium can accommodate up to 150 guests.
Sherman Lake - 6225 North 39th Street Augusta, MI 49012
Sherman Lake Outdoor Center is a YMCA camp sitting on 365 acres. The camp has a few different options for weddings both indoor and outdoor.
⢠The chapel features a beautiful Wisteria covered arbor, seating for 240 and a brick pathway all located on a peninsula with a scenic view of Sherman Lake.
⢠The Barn accommodates 200 guests for a ceremony or 80 guests for a reception.
⢠The Grand Oak Campfire is perfect for a ceremony, with seating for 200 and a fully accessible stage.
⢠Kellogg Hall-Great Hall seats up to 240 guests, includes tables and chairs, china, flatware and glassware, fireplace, beautiful 270° views of mature trees, and a wrap-around deck all in a gorgeous wooded setting.
⢠Kellogg Hall-Small Hall will accommodate 50 guests, perfect for a rehearsal dinner or an intimate reception.
⢠Wattles Leadership Lodge can accommodate an intimate wedding or rehearsal dinner. The Lodge seats 75 guests, has a fireplace, and beautiful deck high on a hilltop overlooking Sherman Lake.
Circle Pines - 8650 Mullen Road, Delton, MI
Circle Pines Center was founded in 1938. Circle Pines Center teaches peace, social justice, and environmental stewardship through cooperation in work, education, and recreation. Contact Circle Pines for more information on booking.
Camp Pinewood - 4230 Obenauf Road, Twin Lake, MI 49457
Camp Pinewood is a YMCA camp just outside of Muskegon, Michigan. The outdoor chapel is next to the lake the camp is located on, and Butler Lodge can hold up to 200 seated guests. Contact for more information.
The Homestead - 1 Wood Ridge Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636
The Homestead is a beachfront resort offering both lodging and rental facilities.
Mountain Flowers Lodge accommodates up to 170 guests. Note: there is a minimum requirement of 100 guests for Saturday weddings in the summer. Camp Firefly accommodates up to 90 guests. Catering is on site and with lodging you can create a block of rooms for your guests.
Camp Greenwood - 13564 MacClain Rd. Gowen, MI 49326
Camp Greenwood consists of more than 200 wooded acres with extensive lake front access and trails through the woods. There are two options for camp rental, rental can be for one day until midnight or the weekend. Weekend rental includes Dining Hall, Kitchen, Retreat Center and cabins 1-10 which includes 140 beds.
Ronora Lodge - 9325 Dwight Boyer Rd Watervliet, MI 49098
Ronora Lodge is on the site of historic Camp Watervliet for girls founded in 1934, in 1988 the camp was purchased and restored into a retreat center. Ronora Lodge offers weekend weddings which include lodging for up to 64 guests, Chadwicke Hall can hold up to 125 guests including room for a dancefloor.
They also offer tiny weddings that include a day rental for up to 40 guests.
Sojourn Lakeside Resort - 2332 E. Dixon Lake Rd, Gaylord, MI
Sojourn Lakeside Resort opened in 2013, but their history is much longer than that. Opening in 1948 as a guest ranch and then as a dude ranch, before becoming El Rancho Stevens, which closed in 2004. The resort has been renovated and updated since then.
On site are 20 guestrooms and suites that hold accommodations for 58 guests. The Great Hall can accommodate approximately 200 guests seated at tables. The resort only books one event at a time, so the full 35 acre resort is for you and your guests only.
