Berkshire Valley Golf Course
About
Berkshire Valley has a scenic location in the Highlands region of northern New Jersey. It is known as one of best public golf courses in the area. The course is perched atop the ridge of Green Pond Mountain, providing a dramatic topography for a challenging round of golf. The front of the golf course was carefully carved from a hillside, featuring narrow fairways that place a premium on accuracy. The first five holes are particularly scenic as well as formidable. There are some open holes that play along the cliffs, subjecting them to the prevailing winds, one of these is the intimidating par-5 third. The Berkshire Valley golf course finishes with its signature hole. This hole can be deceiving since it has a generous fairway, but the second shot is uphill to a tough green.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by JAS07 on 05/11/2026
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Photo submitted by JAS07 on 05/11/2026
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Photo submitted by csarge4 on 03/14/2026
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Photo submitted by ryanhendrixson44 on 10/15/2025
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Photo submitted by u314160483348 on 08/20/2022
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Photo submitted by u314160483348 on 08/03/2022
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Photo submitted by Shooter7879 on 06/22/2022
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Photo submitted by oneifbypez on 05/24/2022
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Photo submitted by oneifbypez on 05/24/2022
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Photo submitted by null on 11/08/2021
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Photo submitted by null on 11/08/2021
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Photo submitted by null on 11/08/2021
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Photo submitted by null on 11/08/2021
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Photo submitted by null on 11/08/2021
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View from 1st hole tee box Photo submitted by u7882129 on 09/29/2021
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Photo submitted by Cberlin73 on 08/03/2021
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Photo submitted by u2644785 on 10/20/2020
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Photo submitted by u2644785 on 10/20/2020
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Photo submitted by u2644785 on 10/20/2020
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Photo submitted by u2644785 on 10/20/2020
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Photo submitted by rich4par on 10/12/2020
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Photo submitted by KevinHopfer on 09/18/2020
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Photo submitted by u000007535051 on 08/25/2020
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17th hole Photo submitted by blamege on 08/15/2020
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13th hole from the 14th tee box Photo submitted by blamege on 08/15/2020
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12th green from tee box area Photo submitted by blamege on 08/15/2020
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8th hole, approach shot Photo submitted by blamege on 08/15/2020
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2nd hole, driving to the green Photo submitted by blamege on 08/15/2020
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1st hole from behind the green Photo submitted by blamege on 08/15/2020
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Photo submitted by Michael4721223 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Michael4721223 on 08/02/2020
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Photo submitted by acsgolfer21 on 07/04/2020
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Photo submitted by acsgolfer21 on 07/04/2020
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Photo submitted by Chanwoo1966 on 06/17/2019
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Photo submitted by Abeer7953764 on 06/01/2018
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view from the clubhouse Photo submitted by Dkotowicz on 08/30/2016
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Photo submitted by John5420629 on 09/21/2015
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Berkshire Valley 18 Photo submitted by crsimpson on 09/25/2013
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Berkshire Valley 11 Photo submitted by crsimpson on 09/25/2013
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Berkshire Valley 1 Photo submitted by crsimpson on 09/25/2013
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Photo submitted by concatz on 08/06/2013
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Nice view! Photo submitted by Coletrain77 on 04/23/2013
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Wildlife siting! Photo submitted by Coletrain77 on 04/23/2013
Golfer Reviews
Spectacular Views
This is a beautiful course and the people who maintain it do a fantastic job. I’ll be back often, hopefully!
It’s an experience every time you play.
I’ve written several reviews regarding this course. I want to be clear. You will never find a classier group working in a pro shop or at the starter shed. The visuals that you see and around and the conditions of the course that you play At this course, our second to none. If you have not played, you must put it on your list for 2027. It would be the number one course I recommend.
King of the County
I grew up in Morris County and I’ve lived here most of my life. The county courses in Morris are very good, but Berkshire Valley is unquestionably a top 10 public course in the state of New Jersey. It’s probably top five for value. Back in the 90s, the county basically got environmentally contaminated land and rehabbed it. It’s a gem, especially if you have a resident card in Morris County. You can’t walk the course, but it is extremely hilly and you would not want to. It is hard, very hard. Playing from the tips requires basically scratch level handicap. The fairways were in perfect condition and even though the greens had been aerated two days earlier, they still were pretty fast and rolled true. If you want to get an experience like Val Owen, but don’t wanna pay $180, go play Berkshire Valley.
SLOW
5:15 for a Sunday afternoon round is atrocious (and we didn't even play #18). This is becoming a common theme since Kemper took over (got rid of the ranger and have inexperienced, young staff working). Greens are being punched 10/13/26.
Consistent upkeep of the course
I’m always impressed with the course maintenance and look forward to playing here. The green was fast and makes it challenging. However, for an early afternoon tee off on a Wednesday, pace of play of 4 hours and 50 minutes was not acceptable.
Spectacular Views.
The views here are absolutely spectacular. Especially the first four holes which are cut into the side of a mountain allowing you a panoramic view of the rest of the course. Everyone was friendly. My only beef with this course is that it goes straight from the 9th hole to the 10th with the clubhouse at least a half a mile away. The cart girl was seen one time on the third hole and that was it. They have a halfway house/hut but it is not staffed. So if you're looking for refreshments halfway through, you best have them already packed with you along with snacks.
Class act
From the course to the clubhouse Berkshire is a MUST play course. Staff is classy and helpful course vistas are breathtaking.
Beautiful course in excellent condition. Got a great deal on Golf Now. Played blue tees and they were in great shape. Love the fairways here, they are good as it gets in North Jersey, except for some divots, people should replace them a bit more. Same for the super soft greens, quite a few ball marks. The bunkers I played out of were in good shape but a couple needed work. All in all a 9 out of 10
Bad times
Tee boxes were shot . Greens had issues everywhere. Divots , dead grass , beat up ! The worst is the bunkers . No sand . Some have boulders in them . Green side number two or three, left side .
$100 fir out of county on a Thursday at 11! Never again . Stay away . Pretty views , wish the course lived up to the views .
Gem of a County Course
Stumbled on this gem of a course about an hour from home. Mountain layout with beautiful views and severe elevation changes.Course was in great shape tee to green, rough is thick but fair! Greens are difficult but again fair....most holes break away from the mountain. Will definitely play again! Wish I lived closer!!!
Bad staff
I arrived at Berkshire Valley Golf Course 20 minutes before my reservation, but the clubhouse unilaterally canceled the reservation and accepted another guest.