O-Bar-O Cabins has been a lot of things throughout the years. It’s been a Boy Scout camp, a hippie commune, and now it’s the perfect riverside retreat for a weekend of celebrations that feel more like a summer camp than a formal affair.
Natalie and Herb bought the property in 2018 and have poured their hearts into making this place feel relaxed, warm, and full of character. You’ll spot thoughtful touches everywhere from fresh herbs, cozy robes, and a very enthusiastic Jack Russell named Pearl, who just might just steal the show.
At O-Bar-O, you’re booking the space and the rest is yours to build. It’s like booking the world’s coziest group Airbnb, but with a ceremony arch and hot tub included.
On site lodging is required and dogs and pets are welcome!
O-Bar-O Cabins Wedding Venue Guide
Laid back riverside Wedding Venue in Durango, Colorado
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Wedding venue quick facts
Location: 11998 CR 240 Durango, CO 81301
Guest Capacity: 50
Wedding Season: Year round, winter weather depending
Quiet Hours: 10 PM
Dog Policy: Allowed for ceremony, reception and around property throughout stay, pet friendly lodging rooms
Parking: Available at each cabin
Booking Timeline: Typically 3-12 months
Venue Overview: O-Bar-O Cabins in Durango
O-Bar-O Cabins is tucked into a peaceful mountain setting just outside of Durango, offering a true Colorado escape while still being conveniently located. You’re about 20 minutes from downtown Durango for dining, shopping, and guest activities, and just a short drive from Bayfield for small-town charm and essentials. Vallecito Reservoir is also nearby, making it easy for couples and guests to enjoy lake days, fishing, hiking, and scenic adventures all in one stay.
Lodging at O-Bar-O Cabins:
O-Bar-O Cabins offers a cozy, nature-filled wedding experience with ten charming riverside cabins that can host up to 50 guests on-site. It’s perfect for a full wedding weekend with your favorite people.
The ten riverside cabins at O-Bar-O sleep anywhere from one to ten guests each making it perfect for a weekend-long buyout with your favorite people. The cabins are dog-friendly, super clean, and stocked with everything from kitchen essentials to slippers and sound bowls.
Other Amenities Include:
Fire pits
Hammocks
A riverside hot tub
A teepee spa
Ceremony and Reception Spaces
O-Bar-O Cabins offers an outdoor wedding space designed for couples who want to be saturated in nature
Ceremony Lawn: Stunning riverfront and dramatic cliff backdrops
Reception Field: Open space for tents and flexible layouts
What a Typical Wedding Weekend Looks Like
Here’s the thing about a wedding at O-Bar-O: it’s totally up to you. There’s no single way to do it. You might kick things off with a Friday night party by the river
Saturday typically includes:
Breakfast in your cabin
Morning hike or fishing session
Different bridal parties use their own cabin for getting ready and pre-ceremony hangs
First look on Pearl Island
Riverside ceremony
Chill cocktail hour where guests can chat, drink and have snacks.
Family-style dinner under the stars or picnic-style with food trucks
Guests could dance barefoot in the grass, eat cake to their hearts content, and end the night around the campfire.
Celebrations wrap up at 10pm with a lodging buyout, or 9pm if you’re not booking all the cabins.
Wedding Amenities and Planning Details
O-Bar-O Cabins offers an outside, short-term rental style wedding experience.
Included Amenities
Ceremony benches (8 available, 6’ long)
Arch by the river
Access to 4 wooden picnic tables
Venue staff to handle any venue-related questions during your event
Vendor Policy: There are no vendor requirements. Transportation is recommended for any off site guests and event liability insurance is also recommended. Don’t forget a day of coordinator (like us) to help logistics run smoothly since it’s such a DIY venue. No sparklers or confetti. Candles in glass are okay
Rain Plan: Tent installations are permitted, or you can choose to wait it out
Optional Add-Ons: Additional nights
Who O-Bar-O Cabins Is Perfect For
O-Bar-O is ideal for couples who:
Want a private Durango mountain wedding venue
Prefer an intimate guest count under 50
Value DIY experiences
Love nature, adventure, and river activities
Want a full weekend wedding
Wish to choose their own adventure
This venue is especially popular for outdoor weddings in Colorado, elopements, and micro-weddings with onsite lodging.
Planning a Wedding at O-Bar-O Cabins
To learn more or inquire about availability, visit:
obaro.com/events
@obarocabinsdgo
Tours are typically available April through November, weather permitting.
At The Perfect Day Co., we specialize in coordinating intimate mountain weddings throughout the Four Corners region. If you're considering a wedding at O-Bar-O Cabins another Durango wedding venue, our team would love to help you plan a seamless and meaningful celebration.
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