The Odessa is a fantastic venue, from the beautiful event center, outstanding food that we have ever had at a wedding, the awesome easy going accommodative staff, the beautiful view and wonderful atmosphere!
Bonnie H.
5.0
Absolutely spectacular wedding venue! Everything was beautiful, and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate such a special day.
One of the things we appreciated most was how easy they made everything after the wedding. They handled tearing down the venue, and all we had to do was box up our personal belongings and decorations. After such a busy and emotional day, that was a HUGE help!
The entire experience was wonderful from start to finish. Beautiful venue, amazing service, and such a stress-free ending to an unforgettable day. We would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding!
Bella T.
5.0
About this venue
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Eastbay Campground is a unique campsite wedding location on Devils Lake ND. Situated on the east shore of the scenic Lake, it features a spacious event center that makes an ideal venue for ceremonies and receptions.
Eastbay Campground is a family-run business established in 1998. Its quiet, tranquil atmosphere and beautiful scenery have made it a well-loved vacation spot for many families. Featuring a full-service marina; cabin, boat, and kayak rentals; excellent fishing opportunities; and a C-store and bait shop, this peaceful site has something for everyone. The friendly team at Eastbay Campground are lifelong residents of the area, and are happy to suggest local sightseeing spots.
Eastbay Campground can host ceremonies outdoors on the beautiful handcrafted gazebo, while its bright and airy Odessa Event Center is perfect for receptions. Featuring panoramic lake views, elegant light fixtures, and high-vaulted ceilings, the Event Center can seat up to 400 guests. There’s also outdoor space on its balcony area. The Event Center’s minimal design makes it easy to transform to suit your vision. The venue’s renowned executive chef Sue Zierle will provide expert catering services with a wide variety of menu options, and bar rental is also available. Complimentary tables and chairs will be provided, and other event rental items are available on request. Subject to availability, guests can lodge overnight in the site’s 13 well-equipped and cozy cabins. The site is fully wheelchair-accessible to ensure a safe experience for all. For a distinctive, fun, and relaxing event in a beautiful location, Eastbay Campground is the perfect venue.
10+ years in business
Speaks English
Small team (2-10 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Backyard
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Why were they selected?
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.0
14 reviews
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Eastbay Campground/The Odessa is a beautiful lakeside venue with versatile indoor/outdoor spaces, great photo spots, and convenient on-site cabins. Reviewers praised the flexible, responsive staff, on-site chefs and bar, and stress-free setup and teardown—even when weather forced last-minute moves indoors. Affordable pricing, delicious food, and attentive service made it highly recommended.
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Bonnie H
5.0
9/21/2026
The Odessa is a fantastic venue, from the beautiful event center, outstanding food that we have ever had at a wedding, the awesome easy going accommodative staff, the beautiful vie...
w and wonderful atmosphere!
Bella T
5.0
9/01/2026
Absolutely spectacular wedding venue! Everything was beautiful, and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate such a special day.
One of the things we appreciated ...
most was how easy they made everything after the wedding. They handled tearing down the venue, and all we had to do was box up our personal belongings and decorations. After such a busy and emotional day, that was a HUGE help!
The entire experience was wonderful from start to finish. Beautiful venue, amazing service, and such a stress-free ending to an unforgettable day. We would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding!
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Jenna W
5.0
11/11/2025
Staff was super helpful when we decided to move the entire wedding inside the venue two days before the wedding. Made the whole day easier with the bar and catering in the venue it...
self. Also the opportunity to stay on site was helpful with the transitions of the day and getting ready.
Beth M
5.0
10/16/2025
Eastbay Campground was great to work with! It was so nice to have our wedding ceremony and reception in one place, it was very affordable, and the space itself it quite beautiful, ...
not needing much decor. The food was good and we loved being able to have our wedding party and family stay right at the resort.
Lexi L
5.0
9/14/2025
Eastbay Campground was great to work with! They had fantastic communication throughout the planning process and were very helpful on the wedding day. It’s a beautiful venue with a ...
ton of beautiful areas to take photos and the flexibility to have the ceremony indoors or outside. We highly recommend them!
Cheyanne R
5.0
9/07/2025
My wedding was amazing even when the weather was bad thanks to Val and the crew it was beautiful view and building. But more importantly they were easy to work with and really went...
above and beyond to make sure everything was right while I was taking care of my newborn. The cabins where amazing and whenwe were done celebrating at the event center we had a nice fire outdoors at the cabins with our friends and family. It was truly one of the best experiences I have ever had that will never be forgotten. I can’t wait to bring our kids here to reminisce about our experience. 10 stars
Emma M
5.0
8/14/2025
Eastbay Campground has a beautiful venue for both wedding ceremonies and receptions with indoor and outdoor options depending on the weather. We planned to have our ceremony outdoo...
r but it started raining the hour before and we moved it indoors quickly and with no issues. Eastbay’s staff is extremely flexible and helpful with anything you need. They were available to answer all questions and give helpful ideas. The on site chefs prepared an amazing meal for our wedding and have a large menu to choose from.
One of the biggest perks was the conscience to have their cabins rentals on site, we were able to have family and our wedding party stay right at the campground and it was nice to have everyone so close. Other friends and family were able to pull their campers to Eastbay and stay on site as well.
Ashley B
5.0
6/23/2025
Such a beautiful weekend! Everything went very smooth and they were very organized! Very great owners to work with!! They made our day everything we wanted and more!! Highly Recomm...
end!
Erika E
5.0
5/11/2025
We loved having our wedding here, it was so nice to have the ceremony in the gazebo and the reception in the Odessa, it’s a beautiful location right on the lake. It was so nice to ...
have everything all in one place! We didn’t have to worry about hiring a caterer because they have their own chefs, there’s a bar, and another awesome perk was they did all the cleanup for us so when we were exhausted on Sunday morning all we had to do was go pick up our decorations that were all ready to go for us! Lots of great spots for photos, and cabins very close to the wedding location we got to stay in. Very reasonably priced, easy to work with, and very responsive to all my questions I had while I was wedding planning. 😊
Jessica L
5.0
10/26/2023
Eastbay is a beautiful venue right outside of Devils Lake. Val is very responsive to phone calls/emails. Bill and Val made set up easy, they had all of the tables and linens out ...
for us. They have a caterer right on site and have a local bar take care of alcohol needs. We received a lot of compliments on the food for our reception- beef tips and mashed potatoes. We did not use the Gazebo; however, it is very beautiful with a view of the lake behind it. The rental cabins were perfect for the weekend, once the reception was done people could just walk back to their cabin.
Jenna K
3.0
10/17/2023
The venue is beautiful for a outdoor lake wedding!
We were not impressed with the communication and organization of the venue managers - we had guests who were told they had acco...
mmodations and came to check in wedding day and had none.
Abbie B
5.0
6/20/2022
Bill and Val are great to work with. They are organized and pretty good on the communication side as well. They make the set up and tear down process fairly simple and the locati...
on is absolutely beautiful inside and out. The outdoor gazebo was a wonderful place to get married (we had 35 mile an hour winds and hearing was a little difficult for some guests, but that is part of the risk of having an outdoor wedding) and the reception venue is absolutely gorgeous.
Ally S
5.0
6/14/2022
We had our wedding at Eastbay just this past weekend. I can’t say enough good things about it! They make the entire experience as easy as possible. In house chefs do an amazing job...
on food and the bar contracted through them is super easy to work with as well. You can’t go wrong with picking this venue!
Kaylee R
5.0
4/24/2022
My husband and I had our wedding reception out here and it was wonderful! Bill & Val were amazing to work with. The venue is a beautiful space & didn’t need many decorations. The w...
ood is gorgeous. We were able to go out & decorate the day before & take down was an absolute breeze. We had a taco bar for our supper & was very good. Highly recommend renting this venue!
