Lake Cuyamaca Recreation & Park District
Raw space venue
The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $1,000
Packages
Guest capacity
Up to 100 seated guests
About this venue
We have two venues: *The Island -- Lake Cuyamaca has a scenic, natural site suitable for small outdoor weddings. Venue is rented for 6 daylight hours. Tables & chairs are not included. *Ole Firehouse -- The Firehouse is a newly renovated former fire station with a 40' x 60' event room, the perfect space for both weddings and receptions. Amenities include: the venue room, a full kitchen, two restrooms, an outdoor patio area, a large, shaded deck, and an upstairs bridal dressing room/loft space. It has a 80-person indoor capacity with the Firehouse bay doors closed & a 100-person capacity when they are open. We'd love to give you a tour of our unique locations & are committed to doing all we can to help you make this a memorable day!
Our event spaces
The Island
The most beautiful lakeside wedding in the middle of the forest in San Diego county!
Known as "The Island", a peaceful, scenic, natural site located in the mountains of Julian, CA around 4800 feet elevation within Lake Cuyamaca Recreation and Park District, it is a beautiful space to hold a small wedding. Venue is rented for 6 daylight hours. We'd love to give you a tour of this unique space. We are committed to doing all we can to help you make this a memorable day! We look forward to connecting with you!
Guest capacity
1-80 Seated
1-80 Standing
Square footage
10,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
We only supply our lake venue. We have many local vendors that we can refer to assist you with your event.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Ole Firehouse
Unique space, with all-around gorgeous views, located in the mountains of Julian, CA around 4800 feet elevation!
The Firehouse is a newly renovated former fire station with a 40' x 60' event room, the perfect space for both weddings and receptions. Amenities include the venue room, a full-size kitchen, two restrooms, an outdoor patio area, a large, shaded deck, and an upstairs bridal dressing room/loft space. It has a 80-person indoor capacity with the Firehouse bay doors closed & a 100-person capacity when they are open. Email us for a tour at [email protected]. We look forward to connecting with you!
Guest capacity
1-100 Seated
1-100 Standing
Square footage
2,400
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Amenities include the venue room, a full-size kitchen, two restrooms, an outdoor patio area, a large, shaded deck, and an upstairs bridal dressing room/loft space.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Island
The most beautiful lakeside wedding in the middle of the forest in San Diego county!
Known as "The Island", a peaceful, scenic, natural site located in the mountains of Julian, CA around 4800 feet elevation within Lake Cuyamaca Recreation and Park District, it is a beautiful space to hold a small wedding. Venue is rented for 6 daylight hours. We'd love to give you a tour of this unique space. We are committed to doing all we can to help you make this a memorable day! We look forward to connecting with you!
Guest capacity
1-80 Seated
1-80 Standing
Square footage
10,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
We only supply our lake venue. We have many local vendors that we can refer to assist you with your event.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Ole Firehouse
Unique space, with all-around gorgeous views, located in the mountains of Julian, CA around 4800 feet elevation!
The Firehouse is a newly renovated former fire station with a 40' x 60' event room, the perfect space for both weddings and receptions. Amenities include the venue room, a full-size kitchen, two restrooms, an outdoor patio area, a large, shaded deck, and an upstairs bridal dressing room/loft space. It has a 80-person indoor capacity with the Firehouse bay doors closed & a 100-person capacity when they are open. Email us for a tour at [email protected]. We look forward to connecting with you!
Guest capacity
1-100 Seated
1-100 Standing
Square footage
2,400
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Amenities include the venue room, a full-size kitchen, two restrooms, an outdoor patio area, a large, shaded deck, and an upstairs bridal dressing room/loft space.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Lake Cuyamaca Recreation & Park District packages
20% off Cabin Rentals
We offer a 20% discount on cabin rentals with a signed event contract! We will place a hold on the requested cabin(s) you select for you and/or your guests. Full payment is due 45 days prior to event date.
Available services that can be provided by Lake Cuyamaca Recreation & Park District
Services & amenities
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Room blocks offered
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
7 reviews
Our Wedding Day At The Lake and Ole Firehouse
Our wedding at the Lake Cuyamaca Recreation & Park District was an absolute dream come true. From the moment we first reached out, the venue coordinator Kelly Little was incredibly friendly, kind, welcoming, informative, and helpful throughout the entire planning process. The beautiful, intimate, rustic setting of the Ole Firehouse venue provided the perfect backdrop for our special day, and the flexible time they gave us to prepare and set up our reception decor was greatly appreciated. Kelly's exceptional service and prompt communication helped make our wedding day run smoothly and exactly the way we wanted it to be. We are so grateful to Kelly and the entire Lake Cuyamaca team for playing a big part in making our wedding day truly memorable!
5 Stars – Truly a Dream Venue!
We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate our special day. The venue was super affordable, which was such a blessing during wedding planning. The views were absolutely stunning—every corner felt like a picture-perfect backdrop. The space was well-kept, Kelly was so kind and accommodating, and everything went so smoothly. It honestly exceeded all our expectations. Highly recommend to any couple looking for a beautiful, budget-friendly venue that still feels magical in every way!
Response from vendor•Jun 13, 2025Yari - It was our pleasure to have you and your groom solidify your love and bond together at Lake Cuyamaca! We're so happy that everything met your expectations and you had a beautiful day full of lasting memories! We hope you come visit us again - maybe on your 1st year anniversary! :)gorgeous setting
The team at Lake Cuyamaca Recreation & Park District went above and beyond to make our daughter's wedding day truly special. From their prompt communication to their willingness to go the extra mile, they were available every step of the way to ensure that everything went smoothly. The beautiful lakeside setting and charming firehouse provided an affordable and picturesque backdrop for our celebration. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful and memorable wedding venue.
Response from vendor•Feb 24, 2025Thank you, Lisa. It was our pleasure! We're so glad your daughter's wedding and reception was a beautiful time, and special memories were shared together here at Lake Cuyamaca. The pictures you posted are fantastic! We hope they can help other clients envision their special day at the Ole Firehouse & Island venues. :)Caterer
Lake Cuyamaca Recreation & Park District was an absolute pleasure to work with. Their communication style was responsive, attentive, and pleasant throughout the entire planning process. The venue itself was spacious, accommodating, and absolutely gorgeous - the perfect backdrop for a special day. Need catering option for your event? Choose the Pub at Lake Cuyamaca! They can create a specialized catering menu, unique to the event and offer Bartending Services.
Response from vendor•Dec 23, 2024Thank you, Kristina! We look forward to working with the Pub at Lake Cuyamaca again. :)
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