
Tygart Lake Public Course
Tygart Lake Public Golf Course
About this course
Tygart Lake Public Golf Course sits along the shores of Tygart Lake in north-central West Virginia, near the town of Grafton. The lake itself is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir created in the 1930s, and the surrounding Tygart Lake State Park provides the setting for this public facility. The course occupies rolling, wooded terrain typical of the Appalachian foothills, with elevation changes and tree-lined fairways that define most holes. Views of the lake appear on several holes, particularly those routed closer to the shoreline. The layout measures around 6,400 yards from the back tees and plays as a par 72. The design incorporates the natural topography, requiring golfers to navigate uphill and downhill lies while managing doglegs shaped by the existing forest corridors. Water comes into play primarily through proximity to the lake rather than constructed hazards, and the greens are modest in size with straightforward contours. The course serves both local residents and visitors to the state park, functioning as a recreational amenity within the broader public land system. Tygart Lake State Park offers lodging, camping, and other outdoor activities, making the golf course part of a larger destination for families and groups exploring the region. The facility maintains a straightforward, accessible character consistent with state park golf operations throughout West Virginia, emphasizing playability and natural setting over championship length or architectural complexity.
Quick facts
- Location
- Grafton, WV, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1967
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,339 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.8/123
FAQ
Common questions about Tygart Lake Public
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Tygart Lake Public is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Tygart Lake Public is 72.
Tygart Lake Public plays 6,339 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Tygart Lake Public is 123.
Tygart Lake Public is a 18-hole course.



