Barstow Park Disc Golf

What is Barstow Park Disc Golf like?

Located in Vermillion, Barstow Park Disc Golf is part of a South Dakota disc golf scene that now runs to 77 registered courses. The layout runs 9 holes to a par of 27 over 1,827 ft, averaging roughly 203 feet per hole. That is short enough that a putter and a mid-range will cover most of the round.

The terrain is prairie/open — wide open prairie fairways, which puts the emphasis on big arms and wind management. Exposed prairie layouts let you throw everything you have, but a crosswind will move a disc thirty feet off line before it lands.

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 Barstow Park Disc Golf?

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. Because the fairways are open here, it is also worth checking 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 Barstow Park Disc Golf

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 If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.

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More disc golf near Vermillion

Barstow Park Disc Golf is the only PDGA-listed course in Vermillion, but South Dakota has 77 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in South Dakota.