Best Mammoth Lakes Wedding Venues in 2026
Mammoth Lakes is somehow underrated when it comes to wedding locations. Mountainous areas like Colorado and Utah get all the attention, but the Eastern Sierra is really an amazing place to get married. Epic views of tall, craggy mountains, lush green meadows, alpine lakes, high desert boulders, and more make for an epic backdrop.
What’s even better is there’s plenty of options for weddings of all sizes. Elopements, micro-weddings, and even full wedding venues can all be found here. So let’s get into some of the best wedding venues in Mammoth Lakes and beyond.
Forest Chapel at Twin Lakes
Nestled in the pine trees and just steps away from Twin Lakes, you’ll find a beautiful outdoor venue with a stage and built-in seating. The stage is perfect on its own, or as a blank slate ready for your wedding theme decor. Forest Chapel is in Mammoth Lakes, so you’re very close to lodging, restaurants, and more. There is no space for a reception here, so check out the options on this list for a reception location.
Location: Mammoth Lakes.
Amenities: Ceremony site, Tamarack Lodge, campground, a restaurant, lodging, kayak rentals, a general store and more.
Accessibility: Must walk across a bridge.
Availability/Seasonality: Only available in summer.
Capacity: 80 Seated, 150 Standing.
Parking: Limited parking area especially on weekends.
Convict Lake Resort
Convict Lake Resort is the perfect wedding location if you want everything all in one spot. Stay and get ready at their cabins, have a ceremony amongst aspen trees, take portraits at the popular Convict Lake, and have a reception at their enclosed venue. The reception space is mostly white with clear plastic windows, so decor is a must to make this space you.
Location: 15 minutes south of Mammoth Lakes.
Amenities: Ceremony and reception site, cabins, general store, boat and kayak rentals, wedding coordination, on-site catering, shuttle services, campground, and more.
Accessibility: Walking on dirt surfaces.
Availability/Seasonality: Spring, Summer, Fall.
Capacity: 30-185 guests
Parking: A large parking lot for both the cabins and wedding venue.
Sierra Star Golf Course
A golf course in Mammoth Lakes with views of the surrounding mountains and pine trees. Sierra Star Golf Course is a great spot for larger weddings with accessibility needs. Don’t want a golf course as your ceremony background? Pair this reception location with another location, such as Forest Chapel.
Location: Mammoth Lakes.
Amenities: Ceremony and/or reception site, some decor, on-site catering, and more.
Accessibility: Paved walkways make this spot easily accessible.
Availability/Seasonality: Only available in summer.
Capacity: 100-200 guests.
Parking: Limited parking lot for both the golf course and wedding venue.
June Mountain
An outdoor wedding venue at a ski resort with views of the Eastern Sierra and June Lake. Hosted at June Mountain’s scenic overlook and only accessible via chairlift! Follow up your ceremony with a reception at the indoor rustic chalet.
Location: 20 minutes north of Mammoth Lakes in June Lake.
Amenities: Ceremony and reception site, chairlift access, some decor, coordination, on-site catering, and more.
Accessibility: You have to take the chairlift. How fun!
Availability/Seasonality: Only available in summer.
Capacity: 125 guests.
Parking: Large parking lot.
Double Eagle at June Lake
Nestled in a forest right under the mountains, you’ll find Double Eagle, a resort, spa, and wedding venue. The ceremony site is on a grassy area by a pond with a built-in arch and an outdoor, tented reception area.
Location: 20 minutes north of Mammoth Lakes in June Lake.
Amenities: Ceremony and/or reception site, coordination, lodging, on-site catering.
Accessibility: Walking on grass.
Availability/Seasonality: Year Round.
Capacity: 100 guests.
Parking: Valet parking.
Mammoth Mountain
Yes, you can get married at the top of Mammoth Mountain! This spot is perfect for adventurous couples who want all that excitement for their wedding ceremony. Take the gondola up the mountain and get married at over 11k feet with panoramic views. Note there is no seating and no reception, so check out McCoy, Parallax, and the Mill for receptions. Due to the high elevation, be prepared for cold temps and wind.
Location: Mammoth Lakes.
Amenities: Ceremony site, some decor, gondola access.
Accessibility: Must take Panorama Gondola.
Availability/Seasonality: Year round.
Capacity: 150 guests.
Parking: Parking lots can be busy.
Hayden Cabin
Get married at a museum! Hayden Cabins boasts log cabins from the 1920s and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and sweeping hills of sagebrush. There’s room for a reception at this fully outdoor venue, but you’ll need to bring your own supplies. This spot is cheaper for the area, but with less amenities. Perfect for DIY weddings!
Location: Mammoth Lakes.
Amenities: Ceremony and/or reception area.
Accessibility: Some dirt paths.
Availability/Seasonality: Only available in summer.
Capacity: 200 guests.
Parking: Limited parking for larger weddings.
Sierra Meadows Ranch
A wedding venue, lodge, and ranch with sweeping views of sagebrush hills and the Eastern Sierra mountain range. Sierra Meadows Ranch has lodging, so you and your guests can stay here and even bring your horses!
Location: Mammoth Lakes.
Amenities: Ceremony and reception space, lodging.
Accessibility: Some dirt paths.
Availability/Seasonality: Only available in summer.
Capacity:
Parking: Space for up to 50 people.
The Mill
The Mill is a ski cabin with a rustic interior and mountain views. Have a ceremony on the sundeck or an indoor reception at the venue.
Location: Mammoth Lakes.
Amenities: Ceremony and/or reception site, some decor.
Accessibility: Paved walkways.
Availability/Seasonality: Year round.
Capacity: 80 guests.
Parking: Large parking lot.
McCoy Station
Take a gondola up to this venue with a 360° view. McCoy Station is just above 9k feet with space for a ceremony and large reception site with beautiful views. With both indoor and outdoor spaces, this is a great spot for larger weddings and chances of rain and wind.
Location: Mammoth Lakes.
Amenities: Ceremony and/or reception site, some decor, gondola access.
Accessibility: Paved walkways and gondola access.
Availability/Seasonality: Year round.
Capacity:
Sundeck Ceremony: 150 guests
Rooftop Ceremony 250 guests (summer only)
Parking: Large parking lot.
Parallax
Another reception site on the gondola, this time with a smaller and more intimate setting. Parallax is elegant with large windows and views of the mountains. This is a reception only area, but packages come with ceremony location options from this list.
Location: Mammoth Lakes.
Amenities: Reception site, gondola access.
Accessibility: Paved walkways and gondola access.
Availability/Seasonality: Year round.
Capacity: 80 guests.
Parking: Large parking lot.
Wedding Venues vs Public Lands in Mammoth Lakes
The East Side has some world-class public lands, perfect for smaller weddings and elopements. With access like this, who needs an expensive wedding venue? But there’s a lot of good reasons to grab one of these venues. If you have more than 30 guests, ceremonies outdoors can be challenging. Many of these spots have limited space and parking, and can be difficult for people with disabilities to traverse. There’s also the problem of where to stay and have a reception that many venues in Mammoth Lakes can provide.
Weather and Seasons
Mammoth Lakes is in the mountains, so it gets all the seasons! So which are the best for weddings and elopements?
Summer: All wedding venues are open during this time. Which is perfect, because summer is truly the most beautiful time in Mammoth Lakes. Still, you’ll want to be prepared for changing temperatures as weather is unpredictable in the mountains. Keep in mind that summer is also fire season. Prepare for all possibilities by getting trip insurance and asking your vendors about their cancellation or rescheduling policies.
Fall & Spring: This time is known as shoulder season. Weather is generally more mild and there are less crowds. However, weather is unpredictable, so be prepared for rain and snow at higher elevations. Fall also brings the possibility of changing leaves!
Winter: As you’ll see from this list, many wedding venues are closed in the winter. Mammoth Lakes get a ton of snow. And while that can make for a beautiful and chilly wedding day, the snow can impact access to many of these areas.
Best Advice for Getting Married in Mammoth Lake
Be prepared for weather and elevation: Weather is unpredictable in the mountains. Snow can happen as late as May and as early as August. Elevation can be tough if you’re not used to it, so drink plenty of water and electrolytes and come a few days early to adjust.
Get married on weekdays: Mammoth Lakes is busy on the weekends, especially for holidays! Save money and stress by getting married on weekdays.
Hire vendors early: It’s remote out here, so your options for wedding vendors are slim. Hire your vendors early! If you’re still having trouble, search for vendors on the way from your destination to Mammoth Lakes. For example, if you fly to San Francisco, look for vendors in Lake Tahoe and Reno.
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As a California-born photographer, the Eastern Sierra holds a special place in my heart. I’ve been traveling to this region for over six years, and I spend most of my summers here, deepening my connection with the landscape and discovering new, breathtaking spots each season. Need a Mammoth Lakes wedding photographer to capture all of the magic? Book with Love & Latitudes Outdoor Wedding and Elopement Photography today!
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I'm Diana Lustig, a California-born adventurer with a camera for a hand and an inborn love for the outdoors. I'm a professional photographer of 18 years and counting. In my free time you'll find me traveling with my husband in our van, Clyde. The Eastern Sierra is where we spend most of our summers—paddle boarding in alpine lakes and peak-bagging.
How did I get into wedding and elopement photography? In 2019, I hired adventure photographers for my own wedding and they showed me there’s a different, more personal way to get married. It was such a special day, I want to bring it to so many more couples who believe in getting married their own way.
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