Whether you're planning a wedding, family reunion, corporate retreat, church gathering, banquet, or other special event, the Natural State Council offers unique venues surrounded by Arkansas' natural beauty. From breathtaking overlooks and lakeside ceremonies to elegant banquet halls and rustic outdoor spaces, our properties provide memorable settings for celebrations of every size.
Choose from three distinctive destinations, each offering its own character, scenery, and amenities.
Gus Blass Scout Reservation
Damascus, Arkansas
Nestled within the 3,200-acre Gus Blass Scout Reservation, this destination combines elegant indoor facilities with stunning outdoor ceremony locations. Exchange vows beneath towering pines, celebrate beside Lake Butler, or host your reception in the Donald W. Reynolds Scout Training Center.
Highlights
Wedding venues at Gus Blass Scout Reservation include the Rockefeller Chapel, Lake Butler waterfront, Donald W. Reynolds Training Center Banquet Hall with seating for up to 300 guests, a commercial kitchen, overnight lodging, and scenic pavilions and outdoor gathering spaces.
Camp Orr
Jasper, Arkansas
Located in the heart of the Ozarks, Camp Orr offers one of Arkansas' most breathtaking wedding destinations. Surrounded by the Buffalo National River Wilderness, couples can celebrate among waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and riverfront views unlike anywhere else.
Highlights
Camp Orr offers everything you need to bring your celebration together, including a dining hall seating up to 520 guests, a commercial kitchen, overnight accommodations, hiking trails, and convenient access to iconic locations such as Vespers Overlook and Twin Falls.
Camp DeSoto
El Dorado, Arkansas
Camp De Soto provides a peaceful Southern Arkansas setting for weddings, retreats, reunions, and celebrations. Three scenic lakes, wooded pavilions, and rustic accommodations create a relaxed atmosphere for gatherings of all sizes.
Highlights
Camp DeSoto offers flexible options for your celebration, with multiple ceremony locations, covered pavilions, overnight lodging, kitchen facilities, golf cart accessibility, and beautiful settings throughout the property for memorable photos.
Camp Wedding or Special Event Inquiry
Have a question about hosting a Wedding or special event at one of our Camps?
Contact:
Kim Brainard - (501) 664-4780
Reservations Specialist
