Wild Rock Golf Club in Wisconsin Dells, championship fairway among rock outcrops and pine

Ranked · 5 courses · updated 2026

The Best Golf Courses in Wisconsin Dells

The waterpark capital of the world hides a serious set of golf courses among its bluffs and the bends of the Wisconsin River. From the quarry drama of Wild Rock to the 27 holes of Trappers Turn, here are the five courses we would build a Dells golf trip around, ranked, with our verdict on each, indicative green fees and how to play it.

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By the GolfForKings editorial desk · How we rank · Last reviewed June 2026

Photograph: Wild Rock Golf Club, via Google.

How we chose them

Wisconsin Dells is famous for water slides, not wedge shots, which is exactly why the golf surprises people. The same glaciated terrain that carved the sandstone gorges of the Wisconsin River gave the area genuine elevation, rock and woodland to build on, and the resorts that fill with families in summer also run some of the best public golf in the Midwest. The result is a compact cluster of courses where a group can play a championship test in the morning and the kids can hit the waterparks in the afternoon, all from one base.

We weighed design quality, conditioning, scenery and how realistically a visiting golfer can arrange to play, and we leaned toward courses that welcome guests and pair well into a stay and play trip. Every fact here, from designers to openings, was checked at the time of writing, and the green fees are indicative for the 2026 season. The order is our editors' view, and if you want any of these built into a costed trip with tee times and a resort base, that is exactly what our concierge does.

Reviewed June 2026 by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts verified at publication. How we research and review.

The five best golf courses in Wisconsin Dells

Wild Rock Golf Club

The Wilderness Resort · par 72 · opened 2008

The clear best course in the Dells and one of the finest public layouts in Wisconsin. Designed by Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry and opened in 2008, Wild Rock stretches to around 7,400 yards from the championship tees and routes through a former sandstone quarry, with sheer rock walls, big elevation changes and holes that swing from open prairie to tight woodland. It is dramatic, demanding and beautifully conditioned, and it sits at a major waterpark resort, so a serious golf test and a family stay live on the same property.

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Trappers Turn Golf Club

27 holes · Andy North and Roger Packard · Canyon, Lake and Arbor nines

The Dells' other heavyweight, a 27 hole club shaped with input from Wisconsin's own two time U.S. Open champion Andy North alongside architect Roger Packard. The three nines, Canyon, Lake and Arbor, mix and match into a varied championship round, with bluff views over the Wisconsin River valley, water in play and enough length and shaping to test low handicappers. It pairs naturally with Wild Rock on a stay and play package and is the obvious second round of any Dells golf trip.

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Christmas Mountain, The Oaks

Christmas Mountain Village · 18 holes · river bluff golf

The headline eighteen at Christmas Mountain Village, where several holes traverse the picturesque bluffs of the Wisconsin River valley. The Oaks is a friendly, scenic resort course that rewards a steady round more than raw power, with the nine hole Pines layout alongside for a shorter outing. It is the value play of the group, an easy walk into a Dells trip when you want good golf and good scenery without the championship teeth of Wild Rock or Trappers Turn.

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Coldwater Canyon Golf Course

Wisconsin Dells · 18 holes · central resort course

A solid, central resort course that rounds out a longer Dells stay, set on rolling, wooded ground close to the heart of the action. Coldwater Canyon is not as long or as dramatic as the marquee names, but it is convenient, well kept and an enjoyable walk, useful as a third or fourth round for a group that wants more golf without a long drive. Confirm the current course setup and any seasonal changes when you book, as resort courses here evolve.

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The Pines at Christmas Mountain

Christmas Mountain Village · 9 holes · short and scenic

The nine hole companion to The Oaks, and the best short option in the Dells for a half day, an early evening loop or a warm up before the bigger courses. The Pines runs through wooded, gently rolling ground at Christmas Mountain Village and keeps the same friendly, scenic character at a fraction of the time and cost. It is the round to add when the group is mixing golf with the waterparks and wants a flexible, low commitment nine.

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Designers, openings and layouts verified June 2026 from the clubs and recognized course databases. Wild Rock, a Hurdzan Fry design, opened in 2008 and plays to roughly 7,400 yards; Trappers Turn runs 27 holes shaped with Andy North; Christmas Mountain pairs the 18 hole Oaks with the 9 hole Pines. Always confirm visitor access and fees directly before booking. Check tee time availability.

Costs, access and the season

The Dells is built for the stay and play golfer. Green fees are reasonable, packages that bundle Wild Rock and Trappers Turn are common, and twilight rates make a second round of the day affordable. The season runs from roughly May to October, with peak conditions across the summer and a beautiful early autumn when the river bluffs turn color and the crowds thin. The courses close over the Wisconsin winter, so plan for the warm months and book the marquee tee times ahead in high summer.

Indicative 2026 peak season green fees with cart where standard. Twilight and package rates run lower. Always confirm directly before booking.
Course	Type	Indicative green fee
Wild Rock	18 holes, championship	$80 to $110 with cart
Trappers Turn	27 holes	$55 to $90
Christmas Mountain, Oaks	18 holes	$40 to $60
Christmas Mountain, Pines	9 holes	$25 to $35

Indicative 2026 peak season fees with cart where standard; figures change by season, day and demand, and stay and play packages can cut the cost. Always confirm current rates and visitor availability directly before booking.

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Tell us which of these are on your list, a Wild Rock and Trappers Turn stay and play or a wider Midwest trip, and roughly when. One concierge arranges the tee times, the resort base and the schedule and costs the trip to the head, with no obligation.

Wisconsin Dells golf questions

What is the best golf course in Wisconsin Dells?

Wild Rock Golf Club at The Wilderness Resort is the best course in Wisconsin Dells. A Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry design that opened in 2008, it plays to a par 72 of around 7,400 yards from the back tees across former quarry land, with dramatic rock outcrops and elevation. The 27 hole Trappers Turn, with a Roger Packard and Andy North design pedigree, is the strong number two.

Can you play golf and stay at the waterparks in Wisconsin Dells?

Yes. Wild Rock sits at The Wilderness Resort, one of the Dells' big waterpark resorts, so you can pair championship golf with the family waterparks on the same stay. Stay and play packages that bundle Wild Rock and Trappers Turn are common, which makes the Dells an unusually flexible golf and family destination.

When is the best time to play golf in Wisconsin Dells?

The Wisconsin Dells golf season runs roughly from May to October, with peak conditions from June through September. Early autumn brings crisp air, fall color along the Wisconsin River bluffs and thinner crowds, and is many golfers' favorite window. The courses close over the cold Wisconsin winter.

How much are green fees in Wisconsin Dells?

Indicative 2026 peak season green fees run from around 40 dollars for the value rounds up to roughly 100 dollars or more with cart at Wild Rock, the marquee course. Stay and play packages and twilight rates lower the cost. Always confirm directly before booking.

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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course designers, openings and details verified June 2026; indicative green fees for the 2026 season. Last reviewed June 2026.