
Aspen Lakes Course
Aspen Lakes Golf Course
About this course
Aspen Lakes Golf Course sits on the eastern edge of Sisters, Oregon, where the high desert plateau meets the Cascade Range. Designed by Bill Overdorf and opened in the late 1990s, the course occupies former ranchland at roughly 3,200 feet elevation, with the Three Sisters volcanic peaks providing a dramatic western backdrop. The routing takes advantage of the natural terrain, incorporating native ponderosa pines, juniper, and sagebrush throughout the property, along with several small lakes and wetland areas that give the course its name. The layout plays across gently rolling terrain characteristic of Central Oregon's volcanic landscape, with fairways defined by lava rock outcroppings and native grasses. Overdorf's design emphasizes strategic options rather than forced carries, allowing multiple routes on many holes while rewarding accurate placement. The course stretches over 7,300 yards from the back tees, though the high-altitude setting and typically firm conditions affect distance calculations. Several holes run along Whychus Creek, which flows through the northern portion of the property. Aspen Lakes operates as a public facility and serves both destination golfers visiting the Sisters area and regional players from Bend and the surrounding communities. The course remains playable much of the year despite winter snowfall, benefiting from the area's dry climate and abundant sunshine. The setting offers views across the high desert toward the Cascade peaks, with Mount Bachelor, Broken Top, and the Three Sisters visible from various points on the course.
Quick facts
- Location
- Sisters, OR, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1997
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Bill Overdorf
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,302 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.4/141
- Course Vaults score
- 5.7
Getting there
The journey to Aspen Lakes Golf Course unfolds across central Oregon's high-desert plateau, most commonly accessed via a two-hour drive southeast from Portland International Airport (PDX), or a slightly shorter route from the regional hub of Roberts Field (RDM) in Bend. The drive itself traces a gradual ascent through the Cascade foothills, transitioning from the Willamette Valley's green farmland into increasingly sparse ponderosa pine forest as elevation climbs toward the 3,400-foot mark where Sisters sits. The final miles wind through the quiet mountain town of Sisters itself, with the Cascade peaks rising dramatically to the west, before arriving at the course's high-desert setting - a landscape of volcanic soil, juniper scrub, and crystalline air that defines this corner of Oregon's golf country. For those seeking private aviation, the Sisters-Fly-In Airport accommodates smaller aircraft and sits just minutes from the property, offering a more intimate entry to this remote and beautifully austere destination.

FAQ
Common questions about Aspen Lakes
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Aspen Lakes has a Course Vaults score of 5.7 out of 10 based on 12 logged golfers.
Aspen Lakes was designed by Bill Overdorf.
Yes. Aspen Lakes is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Aspen Lakes is 72.
Aspen Lakes plays 7,302 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Aspen Lakes is 141.



