Closest disc golf courses
Distances are straight-line from South Dakota; drive times are estimates. Every course links to a full page with par, length, terrain, amenities and directions.
| Course | Distance | Drive | Holes | Difficulty | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Schools Disc Golf Aboretum Box Elder, SD | 40.9 mi | ~92 min | 9 | Beginner | Free |
| Ellsworth AFB Disc Golf Course Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD | 41.7 mi | ~94 min | 18 | Intermediate | Free |
| Hart Ranch Camping Resort Rapid City, SD | 44.1 mi | ~99 min | 9 | Beginner | $5 |
| Lacroix Disc Golf Course Rapid City, SD | 44.7 mi | ~101 min | 12 | Advanced | Free |
| Lacroix Disc Golf Course Rapid City, SD | 44.7 mi | ~101 min | 12 | Advanced | Free |
| Omaha Park Disc Golf Course Rapid City, SD | 48.5 mi | ~109 min | 9 | Intermediate | Free |
| Jackson Park Rapid City, SD | 48.5 mi | ~109 min | 18 | Beginner | Free |
Can you play disc golf in Badlands National Park?
No. National Parks do not allow permanent disc golf installations, and throwing discs off-trail conflicts with resource protection rules. The courses listed here are all outside park boundaries, in nearby towns and on other public land.
Combining a park visit with a round
The practical pattern is a morning in the park and an afternoon round in a gateway town, or the reverse. Box Elder is the natural base at 40.9 miles out. Bring water and expect mountain or high-elevation courses to play longer than the signs suggest, since thinner air and elevation change both affect disc flight.
Frequently asked questions
Is there disc golf in Badlands National Park?
Not inside the park. National Parks do not permit permanent course installations. The nearest course is Douglas Schools Disc Golf Aboretum in Box Elder, SD, about 40.9 miles away.
What is the closest disc golf course to Badlands National Park?
Douglas Schools Disc Golf Aboretum in Box Elder, SD, roughly 40.9 miles from the park and about 92 minutes by car. It has 9 holes.
How many disc golf courses are near Badlands National Park?
7 PDGA-registered courses lie within 60 miles of the park, and 6 are free to play.