The Barracks Golf Course

The Barracks Golf Course sits on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base in northeastern New York, near the western shore of Lake Champlain. The base closed in the mid-1990s as part of military realignment, and the property was redeveloped to include this public golf facility. Scott Witter designed the course, which opened in the early 2000s and takes advantage of the relatively flat terrain characteristic of the Champlain Valley. The layout occupies land that once served military purposes, and the routing reflects the open, expansive character of the former airfield grounds. The course plays across meadowland with scattered trees and water features that come into play on several holes. Views extend toward the Adirondack Mountains to the west and the Green Mountains of Vermont across the lake to the east, giving the setting a sense of scale despite the modest elevation changes. The Barracks serves as an accessible public option in the Plattsburgh area, a region better known for its proximity to outdoor recreation than for golf. The course caters to local players and visitors exploring the North Country, offering straightforward golf without severe hazards or dramatic contours. The facility operates as part of the broader redevelopment of the former base property, which now includes commercial and residential uses alongside recreational amenities.