Technical, shot-shaping course within a majestic pine forest.
Description
Wildwood is an off-the-beaten-path family Campground with a crystal clear lake (great for swimming and fishing), small playground, showers, toilets, and a community shelter. Of the 40 sites, 22 have electric and 24 provide water. For further information or to make a reservation (campground open Memorial Day through Labor Day) call (608) 296-2720 or go to https://wiumcamps.org/pine-lake/campground/.
Set within a beautiful, mature white and red pine forest, The Woodland Elf DGC offers two sets of tees throughout the 13 hole layout and has several holes with interesting elevation features. The incredible scent of fresh pine abounds while throwing a variety of fun and challenging shots. Deer sightings are commonplace on the course and you are more than likely to hear Amish buggies clomping by as well as the calls of nearby peacock.
Although constructed with an eye on safety, the course currently uses 11 baskets and shares a few fairways as well as a hiking trail. Since the campground is such a hidden gem, however, you are likely to have the entire course to yourself. As the traffic on this property increases we are, slowly but surely, carving new fairways out of some pretty dense woods. There are plans to create 6 new independent holes within the next couple of years, with the aim of completing a full 18-hole course by the end of 2027. Since nearly all of the work on the course is done using hand tools and manual labor, however, it is a slow and meticulous process. If enough interest, volunteer work, and contribution is achieved we can continue to create a multitude of creative holes, on this incredible property. Trash and recycling cans are available just east (to the right) of hole 1, so please pack in/pack out while throwing in order to keep our course clean.
Please be mindful that Wildwood is a family campground, so we ask disc golfers to be respectful by keeping a "PG" profile while on the property. We want to continue to build the relationship between Pine Lake Methodist camp and the disc golf community, and we can only do so if those on the course (and at the campground) are positive ambassadors of the sport we love.
Lastly, we want your input! The aim for The Woodland Elf DGC is to be an experience or "vibe" that resonates in the minds and hearts of those who love the outdoors. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS! The more help we get the faster we can open up a full 18-hole course.
***Make a group trip out of it! Up to 6 people can camp in one site, which would only be $5 per person for an electric site. A trip to Montello is less than half an hour away and Wisconsin Dells is only a 37 minute drive.
Disc Golf adventure? Check out some other highly rated courses less than hour from Wildwood Campground:
- Camp Cobus DGC *NEW* (28 minutes)
- Wilderness DGC (37 minutes)
- Zobel Memorial County Park (48 minutes)
- Yulga DGC (50 minutes)
- Standing Rocks (51 minutes
Campground features:
- A sparkling, clean lake
- Swimming area
- Boats and canoes available
- Good fishing
- Spacious, wooded campsites
- Picnic tables and fire pits
- Electricity and water
- Nature trails
- Children's play area (including Gaga ball and 9-square)
- Shelters for group activities
***Recommended (best) sites: 1, 3/4, 20, 27/28, 39, and 40
Year established
2024
Availability
Dedicated targets
Yes
Bring your own baskets
No
Under construction
No
Course status
Available
Availability type
Year Round
Restriction
No
Access requirements
Who can play
Limited access
Access
Schedule to play
Cost
Free
Course contact/scheduling info
Nick Coenen, Jeremy Dings, +16082962720, https://wiumcamps.org/pine-lake/campground/, There is now limited parking (site 1A) near hole 1 (for 2 vehicles) about a 1/4 mile into the Wildwood Campground road. A new 150' warmup hole will take you from the parking space to the tee of hole 1. During colder months the entrance gate to Wildwood Campground is typically closed, which will require those visiting the course to park safely along 2nd Avenue near the gate and walk in to possibly begin at hole 9 or 7.
Accessibility
Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility
Details
Hole count
14
Tee types
Dirt
Target identifiers
Mach III
ChainStar
Services
No dogs allowed, Restrooms available, Drinking water available, Cart friendly, Stroller friendly
Property type
Mixed use
Land type
Camp
Private land
History
Year established
2024
History
The Woodland Elf DGC was envisioned in June 2023 after a significant storm destroyed a small 9-hole course that was installed near Pine Lake UMC Camp in a beautiful Oak Savana. The storm took out several trees, consequently damaging a few of the baskets. Those baskets were removed, repaired, and later reinstalled in the magical Pine forest portion of the property where they now reside. The 9 DGA Mach III baskets were once on a now defunct course at Cascade Mountain ski resort near portage. The more recently installed Discraft Chainstar baskets were acquired from Justin Trails Resort near Sparta.