19 cabins availableReserved as a group through the RSVP form. Tent and RV sites bookable directly with the venue.
At a glance
A weekend for the whole crew
Big Ridge Family Camp is a private gathering on Lake Norris for friends, families, kids, big kids, and extended friend groups to play outside, eat together, and enjoy a relaxed camp-style weekend. We're aiming to make it an annual tradition.
Optional meal planFriday dinner through Sunday lunch, plus snacks and coffee throughout.
Bring your camp energyLake time, bikes, lawn games, music, campfires, and chill time.
The vibe
Camp energy, grown-up logistics
Think summer camp, but with friends, family, shared meals, kids riding bikes around campus, adults catching up by the lake, lawn games in the afternoon, and a dance party once everyone has had enough wholesome fresh air.
This is not a formal program or a packed itinerary. Come stay, help out where you can, join the activities you like, skip the ones you do not, and make the weekend feel like ours.
Lodging + meals
Simple options, easy planning
Lodging and meals are handled separately. Cabins are reserved as a group, camping is booked independently, and the optional meal plan is the easiest way to stay fed and connected all weekend.
Cabins
There are 19 cabins available. Cabins sleep 6–8, though most groups will probably use them for 3–5 people for comfort.
Some groups may coordinate 2–3 families across 2–3 cabins, for example adults in one cabin and kids in another.
Tent / RV Camping
Prefer your own setup? Tent and RV camping are available separately. Camping should be booked directly by your household or group, so there is no camping cost collected through us.
Meal Plan
- Friday dinner
- Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Sunday breakfast and lunch
- Snacks and coffee throughout the weekend
Quick Examples
Cabin group of 4 adults with meals
Cabin: $150 ÷ 4 = $37.50 per person. Meals: $100 per adult. About $137.50 per adult all-in.
Family of 4 camping with meals
2 adults + 2 kids = $320 total, plus campsite booked separately.
Activities
Pick your own camp adventure
There will be enough structure to find the fun and enough looseness to do absolutely nothing for a while.
Lake time
Bikes around campus
Mountain biking
Hiking
Campfires
Lawn games
Dance parties
Chill time
Shared meals
Cornhole and KanJam can make the trip. Volunteers are welcome to help organize other games or casual group activities.
Bikes + Rides
Bring bikes if you have them. They are useful for kids and adults getting around campus, especially between cabins, meals, lake time, and activities.
There is only one small mountain biking trail onsite, but there are other drive-to options about 30–45 minutes away. There may be an A-pace ride Saturday and a B-pace ride Sunday, depending on interest and volunteer leaders.
No whitewater rafting this weekend.
Help Make It Fun
This works because people pitch in. Small, useful contributions are perfect.
- Lead a bike ride
- Organize lawn games
- DJ or help with a dance party
- Help with group activities
- Bring useful camp-weekend gear
Music
Help build the weekend soundtrack
The RSVP form will ask for two songs:
Big Ridge Chill Vibes
Your favorite lake chill song. Porch-coffee, golden-hour, watching-kids-skip-rocks energy.
Big Ridge Dance Party
Your favorite dance party song. Choose wisely. Or do not. That is also part of the charm.
Ready to come?
RSVP / Reserve Your Spot
Use the form to share your lodging choice, cabin group notes, headcount, meal plan selections, volunteer interest, song submissions, and payment notes.
FAQ
Good things to know
Is this open to the public?
No. Big Ridge Family Camp is a private friends-and-family weekend for invited households and friend groups.
Is this an official Big Ridge / Lake Norris event?
No. This site and weekend are not affiliated with the venue or any official Big Ridge entity.
How do I reserve a spot?
Use the Google Form linked on this page. That is where we will collect household details, cabin preferences, headcount, volunteer signups, song submissions, and payment notes.
How many cabins are available?
There are 19 cabins available. Cabins are $150 for the weekend and are coordinated within your group.
What about tent or RV camping?
Tent and RV camping should be booked directly by your household or group. There is no camping cost collected through us.
How much is the meal plan?
The optional meal plan is $100 per adult ages 13+ and $60 per child ages 12 and under. It covers Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast/lunch/dinner, Sunday breakfast/lunch, plus snacks and coffee.
Should we bring bikes?
Yes, if you have them. Bikes are useful for getting around campus, especially for kids and families.
Is there mountain biking?
A little. There is one small mountain biking trail onsite. There are other drive-to options about 30–45 minutes away. Depending on interest, there may be an A-pace ride Saturday and a B-pace ride Sunday.
Is there whitewater rafting?
No. There will be no whitewater rafting this weekend.
Can I help with activities?
Yes, please. You can volunteer through the RSVP form to help lead rides, organize lawn games, DJ a dance party, or support other group activities.
When's the next one?
Save the date: Labor Day Weekend 2027. We're aiming to make this an annual tradition.