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1h 48m

Est. time

2.2mi

Est. length

Mostly flat

Elevation

Very hard difficulty

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#5 in North Dakota
2025
Before you go
Pay to play
Pay at the Patterson Lake Visitors Booth ($4/day or $40 season pass)
Good conditions
22 hours ago

About the course

Challenging gold level course at the Patterson Lake Recreation Area. Includes a mix of open fairways, wooded holes, and water hazards.
18 holes
Concrete Tees
DISCatcher Pro (original) Targets
Mixed use
Camp
Public park
Dogs allowed
Cart friendly
No drinking water available
Restroom available
Restrooms unlocked during season
Stroller friendly
Established in 2006

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Course traffic - Players usually spend 2 - 3.5 hours here.

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Contact

Darrell Nodland

Darrell Nodland (701) 260-8090

Reviews

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Upkeep
4.3
Shot variety/design
4.4
Tee areas
4.4
Signage/wayfinding
3.3
Amenities
3.5
Scenery/views
4.2
ironwolf

@ironwolf

296

This is a beautiful course. The pars are off for the am layout. When you hit your lines and make all the perfect shots and still fall short of the par there is a problem with the parring system. I have never played a more challenging course that wasn’t filled with technical lines so that says a lot about this course. Overall I really loved it and think this course would create a really good pro athlete if it was in their backyard to play daily. One critique is there needs to be arrows or signage navigating to the next tee locations. I understand there are multiple tees but even guiding to the short tees would help an experience player to their tees.

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discgolfphoenix

@discgolfphoenix

257

Very open fairways for the most part with a lot of distance. Some VERY long par 3’s. (Good luck, noodle arms.) Good amenities and worth the $4 for admission. Great place for a picnic.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Patterson Lake?
You can get directions to Patterson Lake by clicking Get Directions, which will open your device's map application with the disc golf course location. The disc golf course is located at 46.8683, -102.8387 in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Do I need to pay to play disc golf at Patterson Lake?
Yes, there is a fee to play disc golf at Patterson Lake. Additional information: Pay at the Patterson Lake Visitors Booth ($4/day or $40 season pass) For questions about pricing, contact the course: Darrell Nodland (701) 260-8090
What is the difficulty and length of Patterson Lake?
Patterson Lake has 18 disc golf holes and has a difficulty rating of "Very Hard". The typical disc golf round at Patterson Lake takes about 2 hours and covers approximately 2.2 miles (3.5 km).
How highly rated is Patterson Lake by the disc golf community?
Patterson Lake has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 182 community reviews. This is considered a very good course rating by the disc golf community.
What amenities are available at Patterson Lake?
Patterson Lake offers the following amenities: 18 disc golf holes, restrooms, cart-friendly paths, pet-friendly areas, stroller-friendly paths. Restroom details: Restrooms unlocked during season
When is the best time to play at Patterson Lake?
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How can I track my disc golf round at Patterson Lake?
You can track your disc golf round using the UDisc mobile app. If on your phone, click the "Start a Round" button at the bottom of this page to begin navigating Patterson Lake and tracking your disc golf round. The app provides GPS-enabled disc golf hole maps, scorekeeping, and stats tracking. Upgrade to UDisc Pro for advanced features like detailed statistics and course traffic information.