Estes Park Golf Course

Estes Park Golf Course sits at the eastern edge of Rocky Mountain National Park in the mountain town of Estes Park, Colorado, at an elevation of approximately 7,500 feet. The course was designed by Henry Hughes and Dick Phelps and occupies a scenic mountain valley setting with views of the surrounding peaks. The layout takes advantage of the natural topography, with holes routed through ponderosa pine and aspen groves and across meadow terrain characteristic of the Colorado high country. The course plays as a regulation 18-hole layout that accommodates both visitors and local golfers in a resort community known primarily as a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. The thin mountain air at this elevation affects ball flight, typically adding distance to shots, while the terrain introduces elevation changes and uneven lies that require thoughtful club selection and course management. The natural setting means wildlife sightings—elk, deer, and various bird species—are common during play. Estes Park serves a mix of destination golfers visiting the national park area and seasonal residents. The course operates within the constraints of a short mountain golf season, typically from late spring through early fall depending on snowmelt and weather conditions. The facility functions as a public course and reflects the character of Colorado mountain golf: accessible, scenically situated, and shaped by the demands of high-altitude terrain and climate.