How we check capacity
Every place on Large Group Stays states room for 15 or more people on a page its operator publishes. We link that page, show the date we checked it, and say what kind of number it is.
The latest check
On we re-read the source page for all 568 listings in 50 states and compared each stated capacity with what we show.
- 545 listings show the number the operator states.
- 23 add up the buildings the operator lists, because no single total is published. Those pages say "adding up the buildings the operator lists".
- 61 give only the largest building, labeled "largest building sleeps", and 14 state a group size rather than beds.
- 24 numbers were raised and none were lowered. The old figures counted one building or left buildings out.
- 24 kept their number but were relabeled from a whole-place total to "largest building".
Largest corrections
- Green Country Camp (Oklahoma): 80 → 600
- SharpTop Cove (Young Life) (Georgia): 124 → 500
- Cook Canyon Camp and Retreat Center (New Mexico): 28 → 400
- Lutheridge Camp and Conference Center (NovusWay Ministries) (North Carolina): 65 → 305
- Sandy Hill Camp & Retreat Center (lodges) (Maryland): 64 → 300
What the number means
A capacity here is what the operator publishes. It may be a bed count, a head count or a group size, and it may not be the permitted occupancy. Where an operator lists beds for some rental homes, the number is a bed-count estimate. Why "sleeps 30" can mean different things.
What we don't check
We don't visit places, inspect permits or confirm safety, and we don't run reviews or star ratings. Prices and rules change, so confirm them with the operator.
Data you can use
The full list (name, stated capacity, capacity basis, town and state) is at /listings.json, and a plain-text summary is at /llms-full.txt. Please link the listing page when you quote a number.
Questions
How does Large Group Stays check how many people a place sleeps?
We read the operator's own page (or a public agency page for state parks), record the number it states, link that page, and date the check. On November 10, 2026 we re-checked all 568 listings against those pages.
Is the capacity the legal or permitted occupancy?
No. It is what the operator publishes: a bed count, a head count, or a group size. Permitted occupancy can be lower. Confirm it with the operator before you book.
What does "largest building sleeps" mean?
61 listings publish a bed count for one building but no campus total. We show that number and label it "largest building", so the whole place may hold more.
Can a place pay to rank higher?
No. Lists run from the largest stated capacity to the smallest, or closest fit to your headcount when you search. Paid ads are labeled and sit apart from the list.
Does Large Group Stays take bookings?
No. You contact each place and book with them directly. We pass along requests you send through the site.