Closest disc golf courses
Distances are straight-line from Colorado; drive times are estimates. Every course links to a full page with par, length, terrain, amenities and directions.
| Course | Distance | Drive | Holes | Difficulty | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park, CO | 6.1 mi | ~14 min | 18 | Advanced | $5 |
| Lake Estes Disc Golf Course Estes Park, CO | 9.4 mi | ~21 min | 9 | Intermediate | Free |
| Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp Bellvue, CO | 16.9 mi | ~38 min | 18 | Advanced | Free |
| Golden Eagle Disc Golf Course at Buckhorn Canyon Bellvue, CO | 20.0 mi | ~45 min | 18 | Beginner | Free |
| Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort and Spa Tabernash, CO | 26.4 mi | ~59 min | 18 | Advanced | Free |
| Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA Tabernash, CO | 27.4 mi | ~62 min | 18 | Intermediate | $3 |
| Pioneer Park Disc Golf Course Hot Sulphur Springs, CO | 28.5 mi | ~64 min | 18 | Advanced | $3 |
| Grand Park Disc Golf Course Fraser, CO | 29.1 mi | ~66 min | 18 | Intermediate | Free |
| Mehaffey Park Loveland, CO | 29.9 mi | ~67 min | 9 | Beginner | Free |
| Walt Clark Middle School Loveland, CO | 30.2 mi | ~68 min | 9 | Intermediate | Free |
Can you play disc golf in Rocky Mountain 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. Estes Park is the natural base at 6.1 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 Rocky Mountain National Park?
Not inside the park. National Parks do not permit permanent course installations. The nearest course is YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO, about 6.1 miles away.
What is the closest disc golf course to Rocky Mountain National Park?
YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO, roughly 6.1 miles from the park and about 14 minutes by car. It has 18 holes.
How many disc golf courses are near Rocky Mountain National Park?
10 PDGA-registered courses lie within 60 miles of the park, and 7 are free to play.