FAQs
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How do I reserve my lodging?
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Call Echo Bluff's Lodge at (573) 531-7007 by March 1, 2026 to reserve your room. Ben and Jenny have blocked all the cabins and Lodge rooms for this special event! They have reserved a specific lodge room or cabin for you and your family or friends to ensure everyone can stay in the park. This will ensure everyone has more time to spend together. More chances for Ben and Jen to see you! And you won't have to drive for two days! :) When you call to book your room simply let lodge staff know your name and they can tell you what room and with whom you are sharing a cabin or suite. Cabins have separate bedrooms, kitchen, living room with pull out couches, dining room and back deck. Everyone will have a bed. No one will have to sleep on a pull out couch unless they're in the dog house. All rooms have microwaves and mini fridges. Staff only need one credit card to book the room. Payment can be split however you'd like at check out.
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What are my other lodging options outside the Park?
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The closest lodging is 30-60 minutes outside the park on windy rooms. You can stay at the Country Inn & Suites in Salem, find an AirBnB near Eminence Mo or even camp! Please let Ben and Jenny know if you do not wish to stay in the park. This is Missouri's most popular tourist location so lodging in June typically books a year in advance. Please book your lodging immediately if you wish to stay outside Echo Bluff State Park.
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Can I book online?
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To ensure all guests have a room in Echo Bluff State Park you can not book online. You must CALL Echo Bluff State Park by March 1st to book your lodging: (573) 531-7007. Or you can book accommodations online elsewhere.
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Can I camp in my tent or RV?
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Yes! Echo Bluff State Park has excellent walk-in camping and full-service RV spots. We recommend calling the State Park, (877) 422-6766, to reserve your spot as early as possible as the campground is very popular in June. There are neighboring parks and private campgrounds but book ASAP!
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How far away from St. Louis is the venue?
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Echo Bluffs State Park is 156 miles or about 2.5 hour drive south of St. Louis.
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Are kids welcome?
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Although we love kids and would love to see your little ones, we have decided to have an adult's only affair. We hope this advanced notice will give you enough time to make arrangements to attend our wedding.
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Can I bring a date?
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We'd love to have everyone and their loved ones come to our wedding, but unfortunately the venue isn't big enough for that kind of party. Your wedding invitation will indicate if you are welcome to bring a date.
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Can we bring our own food?
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Yes! Each cabin has a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Each lodge and suite rooms have a microwave and mini-fridge. There's a restaurant on site and store with light provisions.
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Can I go on a float trip?
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Yes! In fact, we recommend it! Echo Bluffs is located in the beautiful Ozark Scenic Riverways. Crystal clear blue waters, waterfalls, scenic bluffs and protected ecosystems make this area a national treasure. We love exploring its wilderness and hope you do too. :) The Current and the Jack's Fork River offer many different float trips. We absolutely recommend checking them out early on Thursday or Friday but not Saturday. If you try to float Saturday you won't make it back in time for our 4:30pm wedding. If you would are interested in floating Friday morning, Ben and Jenny recommend booking canoes or kayaks on a 7-mile stretch of the Jack's Fork River for a shorter faster float. If you want a longer more scenic float you will need to be at your canoe rental place by 9am to make it back in time for the meet and greet Friday. These are our favorite Current River floats: Cedar Grove to Aker's Ferry - features rope springs, Medlock Spring waterfall, old asthma hospital from the 1800s. Aker's Ferry to Pulltite - features a cave you can take your canoe in. Pulltite to Round Spring - features Pulltite Spring, rock archways & Round Spring. Please book your put-in time no later than 9am. Be sure to book a canoe/kayak rather than a raft so you can make it back for the meet and greet if you're floating Friday. See our 'Things To Do' page for information on booking your float.
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Is there food available at Echo Bluffs State Park?
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Yes! Creekside Grill located in the Echo Bluffs Lodge has classic American fare available for inside and outside dining. Check out their menus at: https://echobluffstatepark.com/creekside-grill/ Restaurant Hours: Breakfast 7:30am – 10:00am – Daily Lunch & Dinner Monday – Thursday – 11:00am – 8:00pm Friday – Sunday – 11:00am – 9:00pm
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Are there any other events around the wedding that I should know about?
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Yes! We are having a Meet & Greet Friday night 6:30-8:30pm. Please see our Schedule page for more details.
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Is the ceremony ADA accessible?
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The ceremony is walking distance down some steps and a gradual hill approx. 25 yards on grass and gravel. Ben and Jenny ask that elderly guests and those in need of an ADA golf cart ride to the ceremony please meet at the front door of the Lodge at least 30 min. prior to the start of the ceremony.