Best Campground Wedding Venues in Idaho
A campground wedding is a fun way to indulge in your nature-loving personalities during your wedding experience! Not only do campgrounds surround you with the beauty of nature, but they’re also usually easy to access.
One of my favorite wedding venues is Farragut State Park because it’s so easy to access and the views are absolutely incredible. But there are all kinds of campgrounds across Idaho you can host your wedding or elopement at, ranging from close to town to rugged landscapes.
Below you’ll find the best campground wedding venues in Idaho, ranging from luxury to rustic, for an outdoorsy wedding close to nature!
Campground Wedding Venues in Idaho
Farragut State Park
Located on Lake Pend Oreille, Farragut State Park is a popular location for weddings because of its natural beauty and easy accessibility. You can host your wedding at the Sunrise Day Use Area or rent one of the park’s group campgrounds for larger, more rustic events.
Location: Athol
Amenities: Toilets, RV campsites, tent camp sites, cabins, and boat docks.
Capacity: Up to 400 people
Interested in planning a wedding or elopement at Farragut State Park? Check out my complete guide!
Fish Creek Group Site
The Fish Creek Group Site is a reservable group campsite located next to the Fish Creek Campground in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. This spot is also sometimes known as “Eagle’s Nest,” “Girl Scout Camp,” and “Fish Creek Dispersed Site.”
Location: Grangeville
Amenities: Vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings.
Capacity: Up to 75 people
South Fork Group Site 5
Sitting on the banks of the South Fork of the Clearwater River is South Fork Group Site 5 in the Nez Perce National Forest. Reservable for small groups, this spot is easy to get to and has water access.
Location: Grangeville
Amenities: Picnic tables, fire pits, grill, and vault toilets during the summer season.
Capacity: Up to 25 people
Want to learn more about planning a wedding in a National Forest? Read my complete guide!
Hills Resort
This lakeside resort provides a camping feel with the luxuries of amenities. At Hills Resort, you’ll find rustic cabins, firepits along the beach, boat ramps, and an on-site restaurant.
Location: Priest Lake
Amenities: Cabins, fire pits, beach access, and dining.
Capacity: Up to 150 people
Learn more about eloping at Priest Lake in my complete guide!
Elkins Resort
Elkins Resort is another lakeside resort with lodging, dining, and incredible views of the Selkirk Mountains. Here you’ll find the perfect blend of nature and luxury for your wedding!
Location: Nordman
Amenities: Cabins, fire pits, beach access, and dining.
Capacity: Up to 200 people
Alturas Lake Picnic Area
Located in the Sawtooth National Forest, the Alturas Lake Picnic Area is a reservable day-use area. This spot is easy to access, with plenty of epic scenery nearby to explore.
Please note that a permit may be required for your wedding here. To learn more about permits and planning your wedding in the Sawtooths, check out my guide to eloping in Stanley, Idaho.
Location: Ketchum
Amenities: Picnic tables, fire pit, grill, drinking water, and vault toilets
Capacity: Up to 50 people
Bonanza CCC Group Campground
The Bonanza CCC Group Campground is a large group campground located along the scenic and historic Yankee Fork drainage. It is surrounded by hot springs, mountain views, and alpine lakes.
Location: Challis
Amenities: Picnic tables, fire pits, vault toilets, and potable water.
Capacity: Up to 70 people
Bull Trout Campground
Located in the Boise National Forest, the Bull Trout Campground is located next to a beautiful mountain lake, lodgepole pine trees, and wildflowers in the summertime. There are several equestrian-friendly sites if you love horses and want to include them in your wedding.
Location: Cascade
Amenities: Horse stall, picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets.
Capacity: Up to 50 people
Upper Payette Lake Campground
The smaller, more remote Upper Payette Lake has an easy-to-access group campground. The Upper Payette Lake Campground is surrounded by alpine pines, and you can access the lake from the campground.
Location: McCall
Amenities: Fire pit, picnic tables, grill, vault toilets, and potable water.
Capacity: Up to 30 people
Wander Camp
If you want a glamping experience, you’re going to love Wander Camp Yellowstone! This is the perfect blend of comfort and camping vibes while also being centrally located to mountains, lakes, and even Yellowstone National Park.
Location: Island Park
Amenities: Glamping tents, picnic tables, toilets, benches, fire pits, and food truck catering.
Capacity: Up to 100 people
Lochsa Lodge
Tucked in the mountains of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest is the mountain resort, Lochsa Lodge. With historic cabins you can stay in, plenty of gorgeous scenery nearby to explore, this is a perfect place for your rustic, intimate wedding or elopement!
Location: Powell
Amenities: Cabins, restaurant, excursions, such as river rafting.
Capacity: Up to 60 people
Ponderosa State Park
Immerse yourself in the panoramic views at Ponderosa State Park! Here you’ll find easily accessible day-use areas for larger gatherings, and scenic viewpoints for intimate elopements.
Location: McCall
Amenities: Campsites, day-use shelters, toilets, and potable water.
Capacity: Up to 100 people
Holding your wedding at a campground is a fun, personal way to celebrate your big day! If you’re planning an intimate wedding or elopement at a campground, I’d love to help you plan and photograph the experience! Send me a message and let’s chat about your plans!
Happy eloping!
