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What You Can Explore
◆ Clubhouse
◆ Outdoor Ceremony
◆ Golf Course Views
◆ Mountain Setting
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About Black Bear Golf Club
Black Bear Golf Club — Crystal Springs
Black Bear Golf Club at Crystal Springs Resort in Franklin, NJ, offers one of the most visually striking settings in the Crystal Springs collection — a 12,000 sq ft clubhouse with sweeping panoramic views of the Hamburg Mountain range, prismatic windows on all sides, and an elegant ballroom that lets the scenery be the décor. For couples who want a mountain wedding with true intimacy — a proper sense of scale, not a ballroom that swallows your guests — Black Bear is the answer.
The Black Bear Ballroom features one entire wall of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the pristine golf course and the Hamburg Mountain range, plus a spacious outdoor veranda for guests to spill outside and breathe the mountain air. The 12,000 sq ft clubhouse also houses the Bear Den Grille — the cocktail-hour space with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor terrace available through golf season. A beautifully landscaped gazebo overlooking the Hamburg Mountain Range serves as the romantic outdoor ceremony space.
“Had our wedding here this past weekend. It was beautiful. The staff were amazing.”
“Our guests raved about the food from cocktail hour, dinner, desserts and the after party! All of the staff at Black Bear was so kind to us and our guests, very professional.”
An enchanting banquet ballroom with one entire wall of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the pristine golf course and the Hamburg Mountain range. The spacious outdoor veranda extends the reception into the open air — guests moving between the warmth of the ballroom and the mountain views outside throughout the evening.
185 GuestsFloor-to-Ceiling WindowsOutdoor Veranda
Bear Den Grille
Cocktail Hour
The Bear Den Grille — with stunning floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious outdoor terrace available through golf season — provides a spectacular panoramic view overlooking the golf course and the Hamburg Mountain range. Guests arriving for cocktail hour are immediately greeted by scenery that sets an exceptional tone for the evening.
A beautifully landscaped outdoor ceremony space centered on an elegant gazebo, overlooking the Hamburg Mountain Range. The natural light and mountain panorama create ceremony photographs that couples treasure for life — and a backdrop that enhances any ceremony décor you bring to it.
From arrival to farewell, every moment at Black Bear Golf Club is thoughtfully orchestrated.
Arrival
Bridal Suite & Preparation
The Black Bear Golf Club bridal suite provides a comfortable private space for the wedding party to prepare. The dedicated coordinator is with you from arrival — every detail managed before your ceremony begins.
The Ceremony
Wedding Garden Gazebo
Exchange vows in the beautifully landscaped Wedding Garden — the gazebo as your altar, the Hamburg Mountain Range as your backdrop. Natural light, mountain air, and a setting that requires no additional décor to be extraordinary.
Cocktail Hour
Bear Den Grille & Outdoor Terrace
The Bear Den Grille's floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor terrace offer a panoramic mountain view as guests arrive for cocktails. The Crystal Springs culinary team delivers a cocktail spread that consistently earns high praise from guests across all four properties.
The Reception
Black Bear Ballroom
The ballroom opens — one entire wall of floor-to-ceiling windows revealing the golf course and Hamburg Mountain range. Up to 185 guests in a space that feels genuinely intimate despite its visual drama. The outdoor veranda lets guests step outside throughout the evening.
After Party
Biosphere via Shuttle
Complimentary shuttle service connects Black Bear to the Biosphere at Minerals Hotel — the legendary indoor tropical pool complex. The trip between the mountain clubhouse and a tropical indoor pool is the kind of contrast that makes Crystal Springs unforgettable.
What's Included
Everything You Need, All in One Place
Black Bear Ballroom
185 guests, one wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, outdoor veranda, Hamburg Mountain views
Bear Den Grille
Cocktail hour space with panoramic windows and outdoor terrace overlooking golf course
Wedding Garden Gazebo
Beautifully landscaped outdoor ceremony space with gazebo and Hamburg Mountain backdrop
12,000 Sq Ft Clubhouse
Full 12,000 sq ft clubhouse — spacious, thoughtfully designed, mountain views throughout
Shuttle to Resort Amenities
Complimentary shuttle to Grand Cascades Lodge, Minerals Hotel, and the Biosphere
Dedicated Coordinator
Dedicated wedding coordinator (Lee/Kim) and maitre'd — consistently praised across reviews
No Rental Fee
No site rental fee — food and beverage minimum applies
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Location & Directions
Easily Accessible from the Entire Tri-State Area
Black Bear Golf Club is located at 138 State Route 23, Franklin, NJ — part of Crystal Springs Resort, approximately 5 miles from Grand Cascades Lodge and Minerals Hotel. Complimentary shuttle service connects all four properties. One hour from Midtown Manhattan.
Manhattan, NY~60 miles · 1 hour
Grand Cascades Lodge (same resort)~5 miles · 10 min shuttle
Minerals Hotel (same resort)~5 miles · 10 min shuttle
Newark Liberty Airport~65 miles · 70 min
George Washington Bridge~45 miles · 50 min
138 State Route 23, Franklin, NJ 07416 · Valet parking available
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know About Black Bear Golf Club
The Black Bear Ballroom accommodates up to 185 guests for a seated reception, with a spacious outdoor veranda for additional overflow space. The Bear Den Grille hosts cocktail hour, and the Wedding Garden gazebo hosts outdoor ceremonies. One wedding per day exclusively.
Black Bear is slightly larger than Ballyowen (185 vs 150 guests) but shares the intimate golf club character. Its defining feature is the Black Bear Ballroom's one entire wall of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the pristine course and Hamburg Mountain range — making the mountain views an integral part of the reception, not just the ceremony backdrop. The Bear Den Grille's panoramic windows create one of the best cocktail-hour views at any Crystal Springs venue.
Yes — complimentary shuttle service connects Black Bear Golf Club to Grand Cascades Lodge and Minerals Hotel. Guests can access both luxury hotels, the Reflections and Elements spas, the Biosphere tropical pool complex, six golf courses, and all resort dining. The Biosphere after-party at Minerals Hotel is shuttle-accessible from Black Bear.
Black Bear Golf Club does not charge a site rental fee for the reception. A food and beverage minimum applies. Contact the resort at 855-436-0836 for current minimums, ceremony site fees, and pricing for your specific date and guest count.
Yes — the 360 virtual tour on this page captures Crystal Springs Resort including the Black Bear Golf Club property. Launch it above to explore the ballroom, Bear Den Grille, outdoor spaces, and mountain views at your own pace before scheduling an in-person site visit.
Ceremonies take place at the Wedding Garden gazebo overlooking the golf course and mountains. Cocktails are in the Bear Den Grille and the reception is in the Black Bear Ballroom.
Yes. Food and bar service are provided in-house by Crystal Springs Resort.
Est. $130–$230 per person. These are estimates: the final price depends on your date, day of the week, guest count, menu and bar package, so contact Black Bear Golf Club for a current quote.
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