Skamania Lodge - The Gorge 9

because if you're not hitting it straight here, you'll lose a bunch. Tough, tight, and hilly....soft and muddy in winter...super friendly staff. The $30.00 with cart deal on golfnow is great.....retail is waaay overpriced however.

This is a beutifully kept course in an undescribable setting. The layout is very challenging, but a joy to play.

We play Skamania each summer while residing in the great PacNorWest June thru October. It has NEVER disappointed! Breathtaking, superior condition and laid back. The hour drive up The Gorge certainly sets TheMood!!

Couse had been recently aeriated so there was a little extra sand on some of the fairways and greens but overall in great condition. Challenging because of the narrow fairways and unforgiving rough, but a fair course if you keep your ball in play. The course is located in a beautiful section of the Columbia river Gorge and has several holes with breath-taking views.

course was in great shape, If you hit straight it is not THAT tough, but that is the challange.great outdoor outing, great views. Fun overall day will do it again, Thanks

Skamania Lodge in the Columbia River Gorge has an ambiance all its own. With selective views of the Columbia River peeking out between tall firs on several holes, it is a walk in peace and serenity through old growth firs, vine maples and a variety of bushes that line each fairway. There are a couple of lakes that really do not come into play but yet add to the visual impact of this place. It is a retreat from the world and while playing it is rare that you have the sensation of being surrounded by other players. The fairways are placed as such that you enjoy the hole you are currently playing. This course is difficult in that to play well, you must be on the fairways and approaches. If your ball is hit off the extremeties of the fairway, you will most likely lose it because this course is created out of old lava flows left intact with dropoffs on virtually each hole. This course asks for accuracy not especially distance, because the holes are not that long in comparison to many other courses. Several blind shot will add to the suspense of play. Wildlife can be seen when playing. If you are anywhere near this course and do not stop, you will have missed a chance to experience one of the most beautiful places on earth - it is well worth the time.

Beautiful scenery, interesting layout, usually not crowded.
A great value on golfnow. Greens and fairways are usually in excellent shape. Can get muddy in the rainy season. Most of the rough is woods, making errant ball finding difficult. If you are hitting the fairways, this course is a delight. If you hook or slice into the woods, good luck finding it.

This course will test your accuracy and patients. go with shorter clubs if you are not accurate with the driver.

Have played Skamania Lodge many times and always enjoy the challenge, and beauty of the mountain and River/Gorge views. Although it is normally open year round, summer months are the most enjoyable as you can drive on most fairways. If you keep it in the fairways, it can produce nice scores. Outside the fairways almost always results in a penalty drop. A fun experience.

Narrow fairways make this course difficult to play unless you have accurate drives. Hard course to walk, alot of elevation changes.