Disc Golf Near Great Smoky Mountains

Playing Disc Golf Near Great Smoky Mountains

The Smokies are surrounded by excellent disc golf. Knoxville (14+ courses) is 45 minutes from the park's western entrance. Asheville (14+ courses) accesses the North Carolina side. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have nearby options. The mountain terrain around the park creates some of the most scenic disc golf in the eastern US.

Combining Disc Golf with National Park Visits

Adding disc golf to a national park trip is easy. Play a morning round at a nearby course before heading into the park, or throw an evening round after a day of hiking. Many disc golf courses near national parks are set in terrain that echoes the park's landscape — forest, mountain, or desert — giving you a different way to experience the region's natural beauty.

Most courses near national parks are free and located in public parks, so there's no extra cost or planning required. Just bring a disc or two in your travel bag and search ThrowSpot for courses near your lodging.