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Lizard Creek Ranch
4.6 ★★★★★ 187 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Fort Dodge, Iowa
Event hall and conference center with onsite restaurant, lodging, and outdoor space.
Plan your tour
- Capacity hosts up to 500 guests, per the venue's own info
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 515-890-3758
- Website lizardcreekranch.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–10 pm |
| Thursday | 4–10 pm |
| Friday | 4 pm–12 am |
| Saturday | 11 am–12 am |
| Sunday | 11 am–9 pm |
The setting
“The luxurious and unique accommodations, coupled with exceptional service, made my stay truly memorable.”
“I recently had the pleasure of staying at Lizard Creek Ranch as part of a fundraising event and it was an unforgettable experience.”
“I recently had the pleasure of staying at Lizard Creek Ranch as part of a fundraising event and it was an unforgettable experience.”
Amenities couples mention
“Was able to stay on site in the cabin with our wedding party and have our ceremony and reception in the same room.”
“I recently had the pleasure of staying at Lizard Creek Ranch as part of a fundraising event and it was an unforgettable experience.”
What couples say again and again
“Everything went great at my coordinating experience this weekend April so accommodating and such a beautiful ceiling now available”
“Everything went great at my coordinating experience this weekend April so accommodating and such a beautiful ceiling now available”
“Stayed in July of 2024 - very clean cabin with multiple bedrooms.”
From the reviews
We had our wedding at Lizard Creek on October 23rd, 2021 and it was absolutely perfect. We rented Timber Creek Hall, Maple Cottage and Cedar Cottage! it was awesome to have all of our close family and friends right at the venue! Shay was amazing to work with!
Wonderful place to hold our wedding. Was able to stay on site in the cabin with our wedding party and have our ceremony and reception in the same room. Lots of space with drapery making it look elegant.
I attended a wedding here and the venue was great. Lots of room with a separate bar
New to the Fort Dodge, Iowa area. A bit out of the way. But worth the drive. Clean interior and a very sports bar feel to it. Food was very good. I had the sausage grinder and fries. Well plated and really good flavor and texture. Definitely will be going here again!
Getting married at Lizard Creek Ranch
Lizard Creek Ranch comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Lizard Creek Ranch
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Lizard Creek Ranch — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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