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Basin Harbor Course

Basin Harbor Club

Vergennes, VT, USA
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18 holesPar 726,574 yds76.4/137

About this course

Basin Harbor Club sits on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain near Vergennes, Vermont, offering golf within a historic lakeside resort that dates to the late nineteenth century. The course was designed by Alex Campbell and occupies gently rolling terrain characteristic of the Champlain Valley, with views across the water toward the Adirondack Mountains to the west. The layout takes advantage of the natural topography and mature tree cover that frames many of the holes. The routing moves through a mix of open and wooded areas, with elevation changes that are modest but sufficient to create variety in stance and approach angles. Several holes play near the shoreline, where the lake becomes a visual element and occasional strategic consideration. The design reflects a traditional approach typical of Campbell's work in the region, emphasizing playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge for accomplished players. Basin Harbor functions primarily as a resort amenity, serving guests of the family-owned property that includes lodging, dining, and recreational facilities beyond golf. The club maintains a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere consistent with its long history as a summer destination. The course integrates into the broader resort experience rather than standing alone as a championship venue, and its conditioning and presentation align with that role within a seasonal operation in northern Vermont.

Quick facts

Location
Vergennes, VT, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1927
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,574 yards
Difficulty
76.4/137

Getting there

The journey to Basin Harbor Club begins at Burlington International Airport, just forty minutes north along the western edge of Vermont's Champlain Valley. The drive south on Route 7 traces the contours of Lake Champlain through pastoral farmland and orchards before turning west toward the water on Basin Harbor Road, a quiet lane that feels increasingly removed from the modern world. As the pavement narrows and the lake comes into view through gaps in the trees, the sense of arrival is less about reaching a destination than slipping back in time - Basin Harbor reveals itself gradually, its white clapboard cottages and red-roofed main lodge scattered along a pristine shoreline that has welcomed guests in much the same manner since 1886.

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Common questions about Basin Harbor

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Basin Harbor was designed by Alex Campbell.

Yes. Basin Harbor is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Basin Harbor is 72.

Basin Harbor plays 6,574 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Basin Harbor is 137.

Basin Harbor is a 18-hole course.

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