Trackside Ties at Roaring Camp
San Lorenzo Valley · redwoods
An 1880s steam train carries your guests up Bear Mountain to Cathedral Grove, a ring of ancient redwoods.
Roaring Camp's own wedding page redirects to tracksideties.com. This is one bookable venue under two names, not two venues.
Roaring Camp's largest published package is 275; no indoor capacity is published.
The practical details
Capacity
Up to 275
By package — Cathedral Grove 175 (ceremony is standing, with 10 seats), Trackside Meadow 275, Trestle Grove 40 to 75, elopements 3 to 20. Bret Harte Hall's indoor capacity is not published.
Rain backup
Partial
Curfew / end time
Eight hours of event time with a full day of set up, starting at 9am. Last song at 10pm, departure by 11pm.
not published
Amplified music
Not published
Alcohol
Beer, wine and champagne only, with no corkage fee. Licensed outside caterers and bartenders only, with a $1,500 outside catering fee. Event-day insurance and a bartender are required.
not published
Parking
Not published
Season
The outdoor food truck reception is offered April through September.
Pricing
Base prices by package — Cathedral Grove $14,000 (steam train ceremony alone $5,000), Trackside Meadow $12,000, Bret Harte Hall reception only $10,000, Trestle Grove $7,500 (ceremony alone $3,000, outdoor reception alone $4,500), Hidden Gem elopement $1,800. Add a $1,500 outside catering fee, and a $1,250 flat service fee on catering packages. In-house catering carries a 75-guest minimum.
Accessibility
Not published
See it on your wedding date
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See also: Santa Cruz Mountains
Checked against the venue's own page on September 1, 2026