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Up to 250 guests
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Get Ready Rooms
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Recommended by 91% of couples

About this venue

Say “I do” surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Red River Gorge. Cliffview Resort is an all encompassing wedding venue in Campton, Kentucky with beautiful indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces. Set on a hilltop, this rustic venue highlights the natural ambiance of the woods, small lakes and ponds, and stunning views of the Red River Gorge and Daniel Boone National Forest. The venue also offers proximity to several outdoor activities such as ziplining, hiking, canoeing, and more.

Facilities and Capacity

Cliffview Resort can accommodate up to 225 guests in its event spaces. The Cliffview Lodge is perfect for small gatherings, while its reception hall provides ample space for the wedding guests to dine and dance. Its wedding deck offers a stunning view of Cowan Fork Gorge, which can be used as a picture perfect backdrop for wedding ceremonies. The property also has luxury cabins that are ideal for smaller family weddings of groups of 50 or fewer. At Cliffview, we have a variety of venue spaces indoors and out as well as a variety of accommodation options for you and your guests. The ability to have your ceremony, reception, and lodging in one convenient location is truly a game changer.

Services Offered

The venue provides services for ceremonies and receptions. It offers accommodations, event rentals, and event planning.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 12 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Marian & Alex's wedding
Marian & Alex
165 photos
Amanda & David's wedding
Amanda & David
42 photos
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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Resort

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
June
July
August
November
December

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Reviews of Cliffview Resort

Weddingwire
4.5/5 14 reviews
Google
4.8/5 190 reviews
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Meghan Sent on 06/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

Meredith was so wonderful to work with!!! I highly suggest the whole weekend package, I was so thankful for the memories we all got to make together. It's an absolutely beautiful location!! I can't recommend Cliffview enough. I haven't gotten my professional photos back yet, but you can't beat the view from their wedding deck!
Karin
Karin Sent on 08/29/2020
5 out of 5 rating

No hassle, no stress

Me and my daughter found Cliffview a pleasure to work with! AND that was prior to Covid. We made a very stressful decision to postpone her wedding. With no questions asked and no additional stress, they refunded our money. So of course, with a new date we contacted CLIFFVIEW to book with them again. Thank you!!
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Alicia Sent on 05/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I just recently had my wedding at the lodge in 4/23/16. It turned out absolutely beautiful. I have family from NC so it was very convenient to have them a place to stay while there. I would highly recommend this venue for your wedding. I loved it so much and everyone working there was always so helpful and quickly responded to any questions I had. I wish I could relive the day over and over. Thank you Cliffview staff for helping make my day a dream come true!
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Jonny Sent on 09/18/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We honestly cannot give Cliffview Resort enough good feedback. The setting for our wedding this weekend was second to none. So many of our guests were blown away by the beauty of the area, and the perfect accommodations at the lodge and other cabins around Cliffview. The caretakers, Wendy and Jim and all the other staff were nothing short of amazing in making sure that we had anything and everything we needed to pull off our pre-wedding party on Friday, as well as our ceremony and reception on Saturday. In short, Cliffview Resort and everyone who makes it tick were able to give us the perfect wedding we were hoping for and more. I highly recommend them for anything from a weekend stay to a full wedding or family reunion. No one could be disappointed.
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Amanda Sent on 08/11/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was held at Cliffview and it was fantastic! Wendy and Jim who run the resort were incredibly helpful and answered any questions we had. We rented the lodge for the weekend and it was reasonably priced for the amount of people who were able to stay. We would recommend the lodge to anyone looking for a place to have a nice, relaxed wedding. We had a great time over the course of the weekend and hated to leave!
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User1456781 Sent on 11/28/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We thought the place was a fantastic venue. The on-site lodge managers Wendy and Jim were super accomodating and helpful on every level.
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Carrie Sent on 11/14/2013
5 out of 5 rating
My Brother and his wife got married here on 11/11/13 it was beautiful and the service was amazing! we had family here from all over the United States and everyone cant wait to come back and visit! I cant say enough about Wendy and Jim (the care takers) they were so accomadating as well as so helpful with suggestions without being bossy or over bearing. I love to hear Jim play his guitar and sing old Cowboy songs. We had such fun and couldnt recomend it more!
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Rita Sent on 10/11/2016
4.8 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had our wedding ceremony in the back yard of the Retreat cabin and then held the reception at the Activity Center. The cabin is just beautiful and has an enormous kitchen where we were able to serve appetizers following the wedding. The Activity Center is an outstanding venue with everything you need! I cannot say enough about the staff at Cliffview. Nancy and Teri are very down to earth and it was a pleasure working with them. They responded to all of my emails in a very timely manner. They went out of there way to accommodate me taking measurements, sending maps, etc. If you are looking to have your wedding outdoors but have guests/family who are handicapped like we did, there is a ramp for the front stairs, then they can just go straight out the back door to the balcony for a birds eye view of the ceremony. The Retreat Cabin is a bit pricey, but it is perfect!
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Christine Sent on 09/30/2016
4.8 out of 5 rating
From the time I ziplined into a wedding party, I wanted to have my wedding here, and glad I did. All the guests loved it. It is a beautiful rustic space in a forest and gorge, looks like a huge wooden ark. Nice lodge aesthetics inside and out down to the walls and beds. You rent the entire Lodge for 2 nights, including 16 rooms (Plenty of cabins for additional guests in the resort) which I thought was awkward in asking guests for reimbursement, but it turns out to be convenient to have the Lodge the night before to decorate the space and meet with family, no strangers to feel awkward around. The Lodge includes: wedding deck with arch for ceremony, conference room for reception (max 80) with antler chandeliers & fairy lights, parking, dining & living room common areas for hanging out and breakfasts (complimentary), and late night conversation, kitchen, 2 refrigerators, commercial ice machine, BBQ grills, double decker wraparound porch with swings, 16 rooms- 14 which have deck access and a view of the mountains- the suites don't, but they overlook the parking lot to keep an eye out for vendors. No location changes =Kid friendly. One or more friendly helpers, and a special bell to summon (haha). Prior to reservation you discuss specifics: # of ceremony chairs, reception tables, time.... they set it up. Provide maps, code, directions for guests. For the most part, they were very accommodating.... although a couple of small things (check in too late, check out too early causing me to leave things I wish I didn't behind, slight delay in providing linens, projector), any downsides were made up for by unexpected upsides- setting up chairs, tables/chairs, fresh flowers in the dining room & wedding arch, chalkboard, helper. I was able to have the ceremony, reception, family reunion, and lodging in the same place, and had the run of the entire place (didn't get micro-managed). It was perfect & there is no other venue I would have wanted to hold my wedding at.
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Laura Sent on 11/24/2015
4.5 out of 5 rating
Cliffview Resort was an amazing wedding venue! We got married on the helipad (or Overlook Point) in September, and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect view. The staff was incredibly accommodating, and aside from a few hiccups, Cliffview deserves the high rating. Some issues we encountered: the staff wasn't completely forthright with the number of chairs we could use, which meant we were short 30-40 chairs during the ceremony. Now, for some prospective couples this won't be an issue, but because we had rented the Activity Center, Overlook Point, and the Lodge for the weekend, moving chairs between the three proved to be more difficult than anticipated. Secondly, we had the Activity Center rented from noon on Saturday (our wedding day) until Sunday morning at 7AM. The Cliffview staff was adamant about having everything cleaned/taken down by 7AM. My only suggestion here is to allow people more time. After the reception, we had family members (bride and groom included) cleaning until 2 in the morning. We weren't able to get everything finished, but were back at it around 8-9AM Sunday morning. The Cliffview staff was somewhat rude to us for missing the 7AM "check-out." After a wedding (or an event large enough to require the Activity Center), it would have been nice to have an extra hour or two, especially considering the rental cost. Also, I suggest that if you're getting married at Overlook Point, rent the cabin immediately adjacent, Amazing Grace. That way the bridal party has a convenient hideout pre-ceremony, and you can easily run an extension cord from the cabin to any speakers/microphone. Lastly, the event coordinator, Carmel, is wonderful!! She was very responsive to our concerns/requests, no matter the time of day.
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RipTide Productions RipTide Productions Wedding DJs

Wonderful venue! Some of the nicest people in the business. Super clean accommodations and the best views in all of KY. Highly recommend!

Kevin and Anna Photography Kevin and Anna Photography Wedding Photographers

The Cliffview Resort is one of our favorite places to photograph weddings. The scenery is breathtaking! Any couples that love the outdoors will not be disappointed with this wedding venue. Their rustic cabins all over the property make for some amazing getting ready photos. See for yourself how beautiful this place is: http://kevinandannablog.com/2015/10/red-river-gorge-wedding-cliffview-resort/

Seasons Catering Seasons Catering Wedding Caterers

Very beautiful destination for a traditional outdoor Kentucky wedding!

Kevin and Anna Photography
5.0 out of 5 rating , 12 reviews
· Wedding Photographers
Diamond Edge Photography
4.9 out of 5 rating , 33 reviews
· Wedding Photographers
Decades of Music
4.8 out of 5 rating , 18 reviews
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Cliffview Resort frequently asked questions

Cliffview Resort includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Cliffview Resort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Dessert
The bar service starting price at Cliffview Resort includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Cliffview Resort for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Inn/B&B
  • Resort
Cliffview Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Cliffview Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Cliffview Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Cliffview Resort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Cliffview Resort is recommended by 91% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.5 in value and 4.3 in flexibility.
Cliffview Resort currently offers 1 offer promotion and 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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