Camp Dakota

What is Camp Dakota like?

Camp Dakota is one of 145 PDGA-listed courses in Oregon, and one of 1 in Scotts Mills itself. It plays 18 holes, par 54, across 5,580 ft — an average of about 310 feet a hole. That is a comfortable middle distance where fairway drivers do most of the work.

The terrain is open/rolling — open fairways across rolling ground, which puts the emphasis on distance control and wind reading. With few trees to block it, wind becomes the main hazard, and the rolling ground means discs run out unpredictably after landing.

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 110 minutes, though a busy weekend morning can add half an hour of waiting on the tee.

What discs should you bring to Camp Dakota?

For a course like this, a full bag, including distance drivers and something overstable for wind covers the majority of shots. Open ground means wind is the real hazard. An overstable disc you trust into a headwind is worth more here than an extra ten feet of distance.

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. Because the fairways are open here, it is also worth checking the wind calculator before you play on a breezy day.

Cost and access

Camp Dakota charges $3 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 Camp Dakota

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 If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.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

More disc golf near Scotts Mills

Camp Dakota is the only PDGA-listed course in Scotts Mills, but Oregon has 145 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in Oregon.