Sussex County, New Jersey
Black Bear
Golf Club
150Max Guests
2+Event Spaces
65 minFrom Manhattan
360°Virtual Tour
Immersive 360° Virtual TourWalk Through Black Bear Golf Club
Walk Through Black Bear Golf Club
Before You Ever Visit
Every detail in this tour was captured live — minutes before the doors opened on a real wedding day. Candles lit. Florals fresh. Every light at full glow. This is Black Bear Golf Club exactly as your guests will experience it.
- Shot live on wedding day — not staged or empty
- Walk every room in full 360° immersion
- Share with family, your partner, or your planner
- Available 24/7 — no appointment needed
Tour Captured
Real Wedding Day
Shot minutes before guests arrived. Every light on. Every table set. Every candle lit.
What You Can Explore
◆ Clubhouse
◆ Outdoor Ceremony
◆ Golf Course Views
◆ Mountain Setting
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.
“We hosted our wedding at Black Bear Golf Club and had the time of our lives. The venue is beautiful, the food is top notch, and Lee and Kim made our day seamless. Every single person has said such beautiful things. We would do it all over again at Black Bear.”
We hosted our wedding at Black Bear Golf Club and had the time of our lives. The venue is beautiful, the food is top notch, and Lee and Kim made our day seamless. Every single person has said such beautiful things. We would do it all over again at Black Bear.
Guest Capacity
Up to 185 Guests
Location
Franklin, Sussex County NJ
Venue Style
Mountain Golf Club — Scenic Ballroom
Catering
Crystal Springs Culinary Team
Availability
Year-Round
Price Range
$$$$
Est. $130–$230 per person
Event Spaces
Every Space, Perfectly Appointed
Black Bear Ballroom
Up to 185 Guests
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.
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.
Wedding Garden & Gazebo
Outdoor Ceremony
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.
The Wedding Day ExperienceWhat Your Day Looks Like
What Your Day Looks Like
at Black Bear Golf Club
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 IncludedEverything You Need,
Everything You Need,
All in One Place
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Black Bear Ballroom
185 guests, one wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, outdoor veranda, Hamburg Mountain views
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Bear Den Grille
Cocktail hour space with panoramic windows and outdoor terrace overlooking golf course
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Wedding Garden Gazebo
Beautifully landscaped outdoor ceremony space with gazebo and Hamburg Mountain backdrop
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12,000 Sq Ft Clubhouse
Full 12,000 sq ft clubhouse — spacious, thoughtfully designed, mountain views throughout
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Shuttle to Resort Amenities
Complimentary shuttle to Grand Cascades Lodge, Minerals Hotel, and the Biosphere
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Dedicated Coordinator
Dedicated wedding coordinator (Lee/Kim) and maitre'd — consistently praised across reviews
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No Rental Fee
No site rental fee — food and beverage minimum applies
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360° Virtual Tour
Explore Black Bear Golf Club at your own pace — available 24/7
Location & DirectionsEasily Accessible from
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 QuestionsEverything You Need to Know
Everything You Need to Know
About Black Bear Golf Club
Crystal Springs Resort
Also by the Same Award-Winning Team
Crystal Springs Resort offers 4 distinct wedding properties across the Sussex Mountains — each with its own unique character, venues, and dedicated team.
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Ready to Move Forward?
Loved What You Saw in the Virtual Tour?
Contact the Black Bear Golf Club team at 973-827-5996 to check your date and schedule a personal site visit.