Knucknees Basin

What is Knucknees Basin like?

Located in Hotsprings, Knucknees Basin is part of a Montana disc golf scene that now runs to 63 registered courses. Across 2,646 ft the course fits 9 holes at par 27, which works out to around 294 feet per hole. That is a comfortable middle distance where fairway drivers do most of the work.

The terrain is mountain/wooded — mountain terrain through timber, which puts the emphasis on elevation and commitment. Steep terrain means big elevation drops and punishing misses. Bring more discs than you think you need.

ThrowSpot rates the course forgiving overall, making it a good first course or a relaxed round. Shorter holes and open landing zones mean errant throws are usually recoverable, which is exactly what a newer player needs. Most groups finish in about 45 minutes, though a busy weekend morning can add half an hour of waiting on the tee.

What discs should you bring to Knucknees Basin?

For a course like this, a putter, two mid-ranges, and a couple of fairway drivers covers the majority of shots. The variety rewards a balanced bag over a specialist one. You will use almost everything you carry.

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

Knucknees Basin charges $5 to play. Pay-to-play courses are the minority in disc golf, and the fee usually reflects better maintenance, dedicated staff, or private land. Check the course signage or the local club for how payment is collected. 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 Knucknees Basin

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 If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.

Other disc golf courses near Knucknees Basin

More disc golf near Hotsprings

Knucknees Basin is the only PDGA-listed course in Hotsprings, but Montana has 63 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in Montana.