Skamania Lodge Golf Course

About
Tucked amidst the waterfalls, peaks, forests and canyons of the Columbia River Gorge lies a rustic mountain resort called Skamania Lodge. The Lodge offers a challenging golf experience you will not soon forget! This 9-hole par three course winds through the forest and around ponds, with peace, quiet and perhaps some curious wildlife many times your only company. The course is designed for walking with a very few carts available for ADA purposes, which must be reserved in advance by calling the Golf Shop. Located about an hour east of Portland, cross the Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks and follow the signs.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Blue | 70 | 5807 yards | 69.3 | 124 |
White | 70 | 5351 yards | 67.3 | 122 |
Red (W) | 69 | 4362 yards | 66.1 | 111 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Blue M: 69.3/129 W: 74.5/135 | 371 | 379 | 159 | 365 | 308 | 127 | 483 | 170 | 376 | 2738 | 303 | 380 | 371 | 497 | 359 | 239 | 219 | 410 | 509 | 3287 | 6025 |
White M: 66.4/125 W: 71.7/129 | 330 | 362 | 123 | 330 | 290 | 115 | 450 | 160 | 345 | 2505 | 280 | 312 | 333 | 460 | 338 | 114 | 182 | 370 | 484 | 2873 | 5378 |
Red M: 62.7/107 W: 65.8/115 | 241 | 301 | 101 | 265 | 246 | 82 | 300 | 127 | 251 | 1914 | 250 | 241 | 307 | 389 | 287 | 77 | 110 | 314 | 402 | 2377 | 4291 |
Yellow M: 60.1/105 W: 64.0/114 | 157 | 189 | 91 | 200 | 210 | 82 | 215 | 100 | 175 | 1419 | 195 | 185 | 202 | 261 | 157 | 77 | 110 | 165 | 265 | 1617 | 3036 |
Handicap | 2 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 7 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
Handicap (W) | 4 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 7 |
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View from Course Photo submitted by Huntfishjeff on 08/28/2019
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View from Lodge Photo submitted by Huntfishjeff on 08/28/2019
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Photo submitted by drathbone on 06/09/2019
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Skamania Photo submitted by u000001187669 on 12/19/2017
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4th hole view Photo submitted by Brian6110837 on 08/29/2016
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Photo submitted by jrod420 on 06/25/2016
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prepare for launch Photo submitted by Ryan5912438 on 06/29/2015
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No. 4 tee Photo submitted by Ryan5912438 on 06/15/2015
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Photo submitted by ronw58 on 06/29/2013
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Photo submitted by ronw58 on 06/29/2013
Skamania Lodge 2.0
Skamania was always one of my favorite courses to play even though I considered it quite difficult. Skamania has remodeled the course to be much more friendly and easier to get around for the more casual golfer. I like the final product. The course was in good condition, the staff was friendly (as always), and the views can't be beat. I think the new layout has achieved the aim of making the course more approachable for the casual golfer while retaining the things that made the course unique including elevation changes and great scenery. Advanced golfers will be able to work their short game in the tightish confines and casual golfers will enjoy the approachability and scenery.
nice course but turf greens are not golf
Very beautiful course. Challenging because of tight fairways. But that makes it fun. The one thing they got wrong is the greens. They are turf and not grass. I gave it a try but it was a really bad experience. Balls just skid along the surface. You can't ground your putter behind the ball flatly. I would go back again to try for a better score except for those turf greens.
Incredible views
Unique, challenging layout. Amazing views of Columbia River gorge.
4 team scramble
A most excellent day. Perfect weather. Great course conditions. We all had fun. Golf course pro and director, Guy, is super every time!
Tight fairways
If I had hit my tee shots well I would have scored well. Beautiful scenery, challenging course with tight fairways. Plays short, but the tight fairways make up for it. I would strongly recommend a cart as it it very hilly. Side hill lies are the norm. I would play it again if I ever figure out how to hit a ball off the tee box, but not at the resort price ($85). Did I mention tight fairways?!!
Challenging terrain!
Overall a fantastic course.
Tee boxes small and torn up is the only complaint.
Beautiful challenging course!
Course management necessary
Most of the holes are considerably narrower than what you are used to. Some severe uphill and downhill holes and thick blackberry vines that eat balls interspersed among the big trees that knock down wayward shots. Tees and fairways were about average, greens were in very good shape. Speed was reasonable. Can’t say about the sand, must have missed it all. This place is a challenge, found myself thinking around it like a links course. From what I found in the bushes I’d say most folks are leaving their good balls at home as it could get expensive. Only hit five drivers today and played my best round here.
Beautiful grounds
From the time we entered the pro shop to completing our round we enjoyed the beauty, weather and immaculate course. The greens are true and the hills and fairways are cut and kept in pristine condition. I would rank this course highly and I would play it again.
Still as fun as ever
Even though it's a short course, I rated it "Somewhat Challenging" due to how much fun I have playing elevation golf. I arrived too late for my normal warm-up routine and it showed. I shot 44 on the front before I found my range on the back, where I shot a tidy 38.
The course condition was excellent, the greens were as tricky as ever, and we finished our round in 3:05 ... and that was with picking up a single to play with us on the 7th.
Just another smooth, fun, and economical place to play, with good draft beers & some slightly over-priced food. I love Skamania.
Extremely Narrow Fairways
As a single digit golfer, I seldom used a driver as the fairways are very narrow. Easy to loose balls if you miss the fairway. This is compounded by the windy conditions.
Awesome
Awesome course, views, staff, condition, pricing and layout. Will return soon.
Unbelievably beautiful Skamania!
Be sure and take a camera. Every hole is unbelievably beautiful with trees and the amazing Columbia Gorge. Hit the ball straight and you will score really well!
Great time if you like a challenge
Conditions were alright, fairways were verrrryyyy firm and greens pretty soft. Make sure you practice long irons cause the fairways and approach shots are tight
Love this course
We love this course. Very beautiful with river views. It is narrow so bring lots of balls.
Golf traveler
I drove out from tri cities Washington to play this course. The staff was very nice and the course was challenging! Well maintained and great views