Spruce Pine Lodge
Bahama, NC
| Venue type | Other Venue |
| Location | Bahama, NC |
| Published price | $240 to $390 |
| Capacity | Up to 120 guests |
| Setting | Indoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
Durham Parks and Recreation 2026 rental fees: 'Monday - Thursday (per hour, minimum of 6 hours) CR: $40 NCR: $55; Friday - Sunday & Holidays (per hour, minimum of 6 hours) CR: $50 NCR: $65'. Six-hour minimum = $240 city resident weekday to $390 non-city resident weekend.
The source publishes a range of $240 to $390, so which end applies depends on the options the source lists.
Included per the venue's site
- kitchen (range, double sink, microwave, refrigerator)
- 8 60-inch round tables
- 13 8-foot banquet tables
- 120 chairs
A 1940s vintage log building at 2235 Bahama Road in the Lake Michie Recreation Area, about 14 miles north of downtown Durham. 2,500 square feet in four meeting rooms with log walls and stone fireplaces; capacity 120, recommended 80-100 with tables and chairs. Hiking trails, a large lawn, a playfield and a picnic shelter are on site (shelter rented separately). Security deposit $200 without alcohol / $250 with; $15 application fee ($50 with alcohol); $25 food fee. Durham Parks says rates increase for new reservations dated on or after January 1, 2027.
Published on dprplaymore.org, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Raleigh-Durham
$240 is the 14th lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Raleigh-Durham metro. The metro median starting price is $225, and 11 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 8 other venue listings in the metro it ranks 4th lowest, against a median of $245 for that type.
What the capacity costs per guest
The source publishes a capacity of 120 guests. At $240, filling the space works out to $2.00 per guest for the site fee alone, before the license, an officiant, food, or rentals. The median published capacity across the 15 Raleigh-Durham listings that publish one is 100 guests, so this space is larger than the metro median.
Cheaper published prices in Raleigh-Durham metro
These listings in Raleigh-Durham metro publish a starting price below $240.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Durham ArmoryDurham, NC · Other Venue | $200 to $450 | 585 guests |
| Campbell Lodge at Durant Nature PreserveRaleigh, NC · Other Venue | From $180 | 200 guests |
| Thomas G. Crowder Woodland Center - Dogwood RoomRaleigh, NC · Park & Pavilion | $160 to $200 | 75 guests |
Other other venue listings in Raleigh-Durham
Same venue type, prices closest to this one.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| JC Raulston Arboretum - York AuditoriumRaleigh, NC · Other Venue | From $250 | 120 guests |
| Wake Forest Community HouseWake Forest, NC · Other Venue | $250 to $600 | not published |
| Forest Hills Neighborhood ClubhouseDurham, NC · Other Venue | $90 to $135 | 80 guests |
Marriage license in Durham County, NC
The venue fee above does not include the license. Bahama sits in Durham County, NC, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Durham County Register of Deeds, Vital Records200 E Main Street, Durham, NC 27701 |
| License fee | $60'$60 payable (cash only)' is how the page states the preferred method, while also listing cash, certified check, money order and debit or credit card as accepted. Certified copies of the marriage certificate are $10.00 each. |
| Waiting period | None |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | valid, unexpired, legible photo identification (driver's license, state ID, passport or military ID) and proof of Social Security number, with names matching exactly |
| Appointment | Required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Witnesses | 2 required by statute |
'An appointment is required for license issuance' and applicants must complete the online marriage application before the appointment. Licenses are issued Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except holidays. 'The Marriage License Application is valid for 60 days from the date of issuance.'
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