Closest disc golf courses
Distances are straight-line from Tennessee; drive times are estimates. Every course links to a full page with par, length, terrain, amenities and directions.
| Course | Distance | Drive | Holes | Difficulty | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Park Disc Golf Course Gatlinburg, TN | 6.8 mi | ~15 min | 9 | Intermediate | $5 |
| Walters State Community College Sevierville, TN | 14.4 mi | ~32 min | 9 | Intermediate | Free |
| Fontana Village Resort Disc Golf Course Fontana Dam, NC | 23.2 mi | ~52 min | 18 | Intermediate | $3 |
| Johnson University Disc Golf Course Knoxville, TN | 23.9 mi | ~54 min | 9 | Beginner | $5 |
| American Legion Disc Golf Course - Post 13 Maryvile, TN | 24.5 mi | ~55 min | 9 | Intermediate | Free |
| Maryville College Woods Maryville, TN | 26.5 mi | ~60 min | 9 | Intermediate | Free |
| Dandridge School Disc Golf Dandridge, TN | 26.5 mi | ~60 min | 9 | Beginner | Free |
| The Claytons Disc Golf Course Alcoa, TN | 27.1 mi | ~61 min | 18 | Beginner | Free |
| Newport Park Newport, TN | 28.8 mi | ~65 min | 9 | Beginner | Free |
| Sarah Moore Greene Elementary School Knoxville, TN | 30.7 mi | ~69 min | 9 | Intermediate | $3 |
Can you play disc golf in Great Smoky Mountains 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. Gatlinburg is the natural base at 6.8 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 Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
Not inside the park. National Parks do not permit permanent course installations. The nearest course is Mills Park Disc Golf Course in Gatlinburg, TN, about 6.8 miles away.
What is the closest disc golf course to Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
Mills Park Disc Golf Course in Gatlinburg, TN, roughly 6.8 miles from the park and about 15 minutes by car. It has 9 holes.
How many disc golf courses are near Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
10 PDGA-registered courses lie within 60 miles of the park, and 6 are free to play.