About this vendor
Camp Deer Trails is a serene countryside wedding venue located in Harrison, MI. To-be-wed couple’s who host their celebrations here can immerse themselves and their guests in a charmingly rustic setting. The property has many alluring features ranging from lush forests to lakeside vistas. As an added convenience to your event planning repertoire, the staff here are happy to provide any and all assistance you need throughout your journey. The venue has a 160-person guest capacity, making it an ideal destination for both intimate and extravagant weddings.
Camp Deer Trails affords you the opportunity of options when choosing your desired event spaces. The three unique ceremony sites include a variety of backdrops ranging from a beach or forest to a spacious field. Receptions may take place inside the lodge, an event area with all essential amenities at arm’s length. Defined by its wooden furnishings, the space feels cozy and welcoming. Rows of windows ensure ample natural light during the day. Tables, chairs, and linens are provided, streamlining your layout design process significantly. You and your wedding party are given access to the venue’s on-site dressing room. This space is designed to help to guarantee the utmost privacy and comfort during your preparations.
All kinds of weddings are accommodated here at Camp Deer Trails. You and your spouse-to-be are invited to consider overnight stays in one of the accommodation options available. This includes camping sites, RV sites, and cabins. The venue is happy to offer the services of its on-site catering team. These experts have over three decades of experience and are happy to customize a menu for your special occasion.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
- Veteran-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
- Second Wedding
Settings
- Ballroom
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Park
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Bar Rental
- Destination Weddings
- Planning
- Rentals & Equipment
Reviews
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5
out of 5.09 reviews
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We had our wedding at Camp Deer Trails this past summer, and it couldn't have been a better venue for us. We were looking for a place that could hold the ceremony, reception, and a...
lso provide accommodations for all our family and friends on-site. We wanted something in nature with water and woods, but still with enough amenities for our guests to feel comfortable — and Camp Deer Trails had all of these things, all while fitting within our budget.
It was such a special experience to be able to stretch the celebration across the whole weekend instead of cramming everything into one day. We were able to set everything up, hold our rehearsal, and have a group bonfire the night before. Being able to leave everything up the night of the wedding and clean up the next morning gave us the chance to actually relax and enjoy the day without rushing around.
Our guests loved how peaceful and beautiful the property was. They loved being able to stay on-site, wander through the woods, and gather around the bonfire in the evenings. It really brought everyone together and gave the whole weekend a sense of closeness and community that you just don’t get at more traditional venues
Courtney was super nice and down-to-earth. She was available to help any time we needed her and always easy to get a hold of, which made the whole experience so much easier.
The campground is beautiful and I’m already excited to come back just for a weekend to camp in one of the rustic sites or stay in one of the cabins again.
We had our wedding here on July , and it was perfect. The owners are great to work with and respond to any questions you have fast . We had ours on the beach and they had set up th...
e arch and racked the sand as well. The hall is and the tables are beautiful by themselves so we honestly didnt do a ton of decorations in fear it would take away that beauty. Most of our wedding guests (including ourselves) had rented cabins which were clean and cozy.
So overall do we recommend this place to hold your wedding or special event? I can say 100% I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone.
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We loved this venue so much! We got the package where we got the venue for the whole weekend and being able to set up so early on Friday and then not having to clean up until Sunda...
y morning took a lot of stress off of us. Having our friends and family with us all weekend also made everything even more special. The owners were great to work with and were always available to answer any questions we had. If we were to do it all over again, I would choose this venue again, no questions asked!
Getting married here was an absolute dream! When we did our tour here with Courtney I can't explain how calm and peaceful I felt just being on site (and wedding planning already ha...
d me a bit anxious and stressed out) It was only the second venue we looked at but we didn't need to look anywhere else, this was it!
We knew that we didn't want our wedding to just be a one day celebration if we could help it. It truly does fly by so fast! And the option to stay on site for the weekend with all of our family and wedding party was one of the biggest highlights for us, and it exceeded our expectations and made our wedding weekend so incredible from start to finish!
The venue coordinator Courtney was fantastic! She has been so sweet, patient & easy to work with! She was there for us any time we had any questions about anything and helped make everything go smoothly for the whole weekend!
We did our rehearsal dinner, wedding dinner and next day brunch through Cole Catering (onsite caterer) Mark & his team were awesome and everything was delicious! This was also another perk of the venue for us that we could do all of this on site!
One of the best things about the venue to us was the multiple options we had for a ceremony site as well, we hoped we could get married on the beach but knew end of October would keep us on our toes, having back up plans in case the weather didn't work out put our minds at ease that we would be able to work it out no matter what. Luckily we had great weather and got to be outside and the photos with the treeline behind us are so stunning! (even with some naked trees lol)
The reception lodge speaks for itself, it almost doesn't need any decor. Having a space that was beautiful made for an easy canvas to do as much or little decorating as we wanted and it looked great!
All in all we had such a memorable weekend filled with love getting married here and now we can't wait to come back and stay for anniversaries! Another special part to us that you don't get at most venues, being able to go back to where you got married to relive all the happiness. Absolutely would recommend Camp Deer Trails to anyone looking for a relaxed and beautiful time!
This wedding venue was hands down the best option. They had multiple selections on where we could say our vows which fit our needs perfectly. We knew we wanted an outside wedding a...
nd they did a lot of work to the amphitheater that made it better than I could have dreamed of. They were helpful with anything we needed and made our day that much better. Highly recommend.
I wanted a unique wedding. I had dreamt up a vision in my head for a retro camping style wedding and Camp Deer Trail was the perfect backdrop. John and I got married on a rainy Sep...
tember day which at some venues would have been disappointing but at Camp Deer Trails it made for a cozy and beautiful time.
When I toured the property we drove past an adorable cabin which at that time wasn’t being used for anything. I asked Courtney to go inside of it and I immediately fell in love. This rustic cabin had beautiful beams, wood floors and a magical stone fireplace. Courtney honored my vision and allowed us to perform our ceremony in Stag Ridge. After our ceremony we invited our guests back to the lodge for drinks and snacks while John and I enjoyed an intimate first meal as bride and groom under the patio of Stag Ridge. John and I still dream of this meal that was prepared by Cole Catering (Camp Deer Trails onsite caterer). We had several guests tell us it was the “Best wedding food they have ever had.”
Our reception was held inside the lodge and on the patio. Our guests didn’t mind a sprinkle of rain. They played cornhole on the patio under the lights and took advantage of the outdoor/indoor bar. Other guests preferred to dance to the DJ inside the lodge.
Fast forward to the morning after the wedding. While we finished picking up our decor items, we munched on a breakfast buffet provided by Cole Catering. We invited anyone staying onsite to join us. I highly recommend this. Your wedding day goes by so fast so it was so fun to tell stories and chat with everyone about the night. Overall we were VERY HAPPY with the venue. We can’t wait to book summer vacations each year to celebrate our anniversary.
When you book at Camp Deer Trails it feels as if you are booking several different venues - you’ve got a waterfront beach, beautiful wooded forest, a beautiful renovated lodge and several cabins. Courtney was a huge help with everything. Thank you Courtney! <3
In my opinion the best option for your wedding! Our wedding was absolutely perfect thanks to the team at camp deer trails! I highly recommend them to literally anyone planning a we...
dding or any event honestly.
courtney will help you through the entire process and was there for any questions we had or anything we needed and was very attentive. The venue is well kept and is always updating new things and its all around perfect for every season to have your wedding.
5 stars just isn't enough 💗
We had an October 1st wedding and the venue was absolutely beautiful! Courtney the venue owner was very kind, attentive and kept everything running smooth for our big day. Her fath...
er in law at Cole’s catering caterer the food for our reception and it was phenomenal. We highly recommend both the venue and caterer!!
This place is absolutely beautiful and has everything you need to have an incredible wedding!! The owner of the venue Courtney was amazing to work with and so helpful throughout th...
e whole process. There is multiple locations to have your ceremony. We. Chose to have a beach ceremony with the the reception hall only yards away. It was perfect for our guests and photographer because everything was in close proximity. The view on long lake was stunning and we had so many compliments about our location. Since this venue is also a campground It was perfect for us and our guests to relax and enjoy ourselves without worrying about driving home. Very affordable and accommodating. Couldn't have asked for a better place to get married!
Contact
6651 N. Eberhart Ave, Harrison, MI
Camp Deer Trails