Waynesville Disc Golf Course
Waynesville, North Carolina
| Address: | 550 Vance Street, Waynesville, NC |
| GPS: |
35°30'21.2"N 82°58'40.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Disc Golf Target Type: | DISCatcher |
| Disc Golf Tee Type: | Mixed |
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The Waynesville Disc Golf Course is a free, public course tucked around the Waynesville Recreation Center in the mountains of western North Carolina, and it comes with a genuine wow factor: sweeping views of the Southern Appalachians as you play. It's a local favorite that mixes scenery with a solid, playable layout.
The course rewards a range of skills, with long, open shots that let big arms open up alongside tighter lines and plenty of ace runs when you're feeling confident. It's a fun, approachable round for beginners and a satisfying one for seasoned players chasing birdies against a mountain backdrop.
You'll find course maps at the Recreation Center and at a kiosk on site, so it's easy to navigate even on a first visit. Best of all, it's public with no fee — just show up with your discs and play.
Bring water and layers for the mountain weather, and pair a round with a visit to downtown Waynesville or the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway for a full day in the Smokies' backyard.
More Information
Home Page | The Town of Waynesville, NC
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https://www.waynesvillenc.gov/Waynesville Disc Golf Course | Professional Disc Golf Association
Around Waynesville Rec Center. Awesome views of the Southern Appalachians. Long shots and ace runs. Maps at Rec. Center and kiosk.
https://www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/waynesville-disc-golf-course
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Directions
From Waynesville, North Carolina
- Head northwest toward S Main St (259 ft)
- Turn left onto S Main St (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Walnut St (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto Russ Ave (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Howell Mill RdDestination will be on the right(0.7 mi)
From Asheville or Knoxville; I-40; Exit 27. Follow Hwy 23/74 west, take exit 102 and turn right on Russ Ave. Go under overpass to 2nd light and a left on Howell Mill Rd. (Eckerds on corner). Go 0.5 mile to a right on Vance St. and 2nd entrance on left. 1st tee near kiosk.Courtesy of DiscGolfUnited.com
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