New England has 248 PDGA-registered disc golf courses across 6 states and 204 cities. 181 (73%) are free to play. Maine leads with 75 courses. Terrain is predominantly wooded/hilly.
New England states by course count
| State | Courses | Cities | Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 75 | 53 | 58 |
| Massachusetts | 62 | 53 | 42 |
| Vermont | 44 | 39 | 31 |
| New Hampshire | 32 | 27 | 22 |
| Connecticut | 31 | 28 | 24 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Standout courses in New England
Ranked from PDGA data by hole count, length, difficulty and rating.
| Course | City | Holes | Difficulty | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Falls Disc Golf Course | Montgomery, VT | 36 | Advanced | $5 |
| Oakcrest Cove Disc Golf Course | Sandwich, MA | 36 | Advanced | Free |
| Riverhead Field | Oak Bluffs, MA | 36 | Advanced | Free |
| Willow Valley | Richmond, RI | 27 | Advanced | Free |
| DR Disc Golf - Long 18 | Orrington, ME | 18 | Advanced | Free |
| Nichols Field Disc Golf Course | East Haddam, CT | 18 | Advanced | Free |
| Elevation Chains | Johnson, VT | 19 | Advanced | Free |
| 501 Disc Golf | Warren, MA | 18 | Advanced | Free |
| Salmon Falls Disc Golf Course | Rochester, NH | 18 | Advanced | $3 |
| Rapscallion Brewery Disc Golf | Sturbridge, MA | 18 | Advanced | Free |
| Wrightsville Beach | Middlesex, VT | 18 | Advanced | Free |
| Maple Hill | Leicester, MA | 18 | Advanced | $3 |
What to expect
Terrain leans wooded/hilly, with wooded common as well. Wooded layouts reward control discs and accuracy; open ones make wind the deciding factor. The disc selector matches disc speeds to your arm, and the wind calculator shows how conditions change flight.
Frequently asked questions
How many disc golf courses are in New England?
248 PDGA-registered courses across 6 states and 204 cities. 181 are free to play.
Which New England state has the most courses?
Maine with 75, followed by Massachusetts (62).
What is disc golf terrain like in New England?
Predominantly wooded/hilly (119 courses), with wooded second (78).