
Alpine Lake Course
Alpine Lake Resort




About this course
Alpine Lake Resort sits in the Allegheny Mountains of northeastern West Virginia, near Terra Alta in Preston County. The course occupies rolling, forested terrain characteristic of the region, with elevation changes and tree-lined corridors that define play through much of the routing. The resort property centers around Alpine Lake itself, and the course layout incorporates views of the water and surrounding mountain landscape. The design reflects the recreational resort golf common to mountain communities in the Mid-Atlantic, where the natural topography dictates strategy and shot values. Holes move through corridors carved from hardwood forest, and the elevation shifts require golfers to account for uphill and downhill lies throughout the round. The greens and fairways follow the land's contours, and several holes play near or across water features connected to the lake system. Alpine Lake Resort serves primarily as a destination for regional golfers and resort guests, with lodging and amenities integrated into the property. The course operates as part of the broader recreational offerings at the resort, which includes lake access and seasonal activities suited to the mountain setting. The routing provides a straightforward test of accuracy and course management rather than extreme length, fitting the resort's role as a getaway in the West Virginia highlands.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in WV
Quick facts
- Location
- Terra Alta, WV, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1969
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,069 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.2/117
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
The journey to Alpine Lake Resort begins at Benedum Airport (CRW) in Charleston, West Virginia, roughly ninety minutes to the south, or alternatively through Pittsburgh International (PIT) to the north, a drive of approximately two hours through the rolling Appalachian terrain. From either gateway, the route winds northward through the high country of eastern West Virginia, where the landscape gradually steepens into the forested ridges and hollows that define this remote corner of the state. The final approach to Terra Alta trades the broader valleys for narrower mountain roads that climb steadily through dense woodland, the elevation gain marking your passage into the quiet, elevated sanctuary where Alpine Lake Resort awaits - a secluded mountain refuge far removed from the bustle of the lowlands below.

FAQ
Common questions about Alpine Lake
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Alpine Lake has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
Yes. Alpine Lake is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Alpine Lake is 72.
Alpine Lake plays 6,069 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Alpine Lake is 117.
Alpine Lake is a 18-hole course.



