What is Stafford Lake County Park like?
Set in Novato, Stafford Lake County Park has been on the PDGA course list since 2022. The layout runs 23 holes to a par of 69 over 7,613 ft, averaging roughly 331 feet per hole. That is long enough that you will want a driver you can actually control off the tee.
The terrain is wooded — tight tree-lined fairways, which puts the emphasis on accuracy over raw distance. Tunnel shots and gaps define the lines here, so controlled mid-ranges and fairway drivers matter more than a big arm.
ThrowSpot rates the course moderately demanding overall, making it players who have their form mostly sorted. Expect a genuine test without being punished for every miss. This is the level most recreational players score best on. Most groups finish in about 150 minutes, though a busy weekend morning can add half an hour of waiting on the tee.
What discs should you bring to Stafford Lake County Park?
For a course like this, a putter and one or two mid-ranges covers the majority of shots. Leave the high-speed drivers in the car. There is rarely room to use them, and a controlled mid-range will out-score a driver you cannot place.
If you are not sure what matches your arm speed, the disc selector converts your throwing distance into a speed ceiling and specific mold recommendations. It is also worth reading the wind calculator before you play on a breezy day.
Cost and access
This course is free to play, like the majority of the 7,008 courses in the ThrowSpot directory. There is no booking system and no check-in — turn up and play. Most park courses are open dawn to dusk; hours can change seasonally, so it is worth checking locally before a very early or late round.
Amenities at Stafford Lake County Park
Amenity information comes from PDGA course records and may not reflect recent changes. If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.
Getting to Stafford Lake County Park
Novato, CA — free parking is listed for this course.
Other disc golf courses near Stafford Lake County Park
More disc golf near Novato
Stafford Lake County Park is the only PDGA-listed course in Novato, but California has 333 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in California.
Frequently asked questions
How many holes is Stafford Lake County Park?
Stafford Lake County Park has 23 holes with a total par of 69. The course measures 7,613 ft, averaging about 331 feet per hole.
Is Stafford Lake County Park free to play?
Yes. Stafford Lake County Park is free to play, with no booking or check-in required.
Is Stafford Lake County Park good for beginners?
It is rated intermediate difficulty, so newer players should expect a challenging round. Expect a genuine test without being punished for every miss. This is the level most recreational players score best on.
How long does it take to play Stafford Lake County Park?
About 150 minutes for a typical group on 23 holes. Solo players move faster; busy weekend mornings can add 20 to 30 minutes of waiting.
Where is Stafford Lake County Park located?
Stafford Lake County Park is in Novato, California, at coordinates 38.11614, -122.64987. Directions are linked on this page.
What discs should I bring to Stafford Lake County Park?
For this layout, a putter and one or two mid-ranges covers most shots. Leave the high-speed drivers in the car. There is rarely room to use them, and a controlled mid-range will out-score a driver you cannot place.