Cascata
Rees Jones carved Cascata into a desert canyon in the River Mountains above Boulder City, a 30 minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip. A stream runs the length of the property, through the clubhouse and down to the closing hole, and the fairways tumble between rock walls on one of the most dramatic daily fee courses in the American West.
Photo: Cascata via Google.
The verdict
Rees Jones opened Cascata in 2000 on a sweep of high desert in the River Mountains, southeast of Las Vegas above Boulder City. It is a par 72 that plays to around 7,137 yards from the back tees, and the routing makes full use of the canyon, with holes climbing and dropping between rock outcrops and a man made stream, the cascata, that gives the course its name and runs for more than a quarter of a mile through the property and the clubhouse itself.
For the travelling golfer this is a bucket list day rather than an everyday round. Green fees sit at the top of the Las Vegas market, a forecaddie walks with every group, and the sense of seclusion is total once the gates close behind you. Cascata pairs naturally with the resort courses of the Strip for a Las Vegas trip that mixes the bright lights with a quiet morning in the desert.
Cascata at a glance
- Opened
- 2000
- Designer
- Rees Jones
- Type
- Desert canyon
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- Around 7,137 yds
- Green fee
- Around $295 to $399
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases; Cascata is a Rees Jones design of around 7,137 yards. Green fees are indicative, from around 295 US dollars off season to about 399 dollars at the seasonal peak in 2026, with a mandatory forecaddie additional. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Cascata opens gently before the canyon tightens its grip. The land moves constantly, uphill and down, and Jones uses the natural rock and the ever present stream to frame tee shots and guard greens. Distance control matters as much as direction here, because the elevation changes play havoc with club selection.
The stream is the signature. It runs through the heart of the course and the clubhouse, and a tall waterfall tumbles down the hillside behind the eighteenth, a backdrop unlike anything else in Nevada golf. Several holes ask you to carry or skirt the water, and the desert framing leaves little room for the wayward shot.
Played from the correct tees Cascata is a fair and thrilling examination, a course that rewards the golfer who respects the canyon and commits to the line. From the back markers, at altitude and into the desert wind, it is a stern test that lingers long in the memory.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A premium daily fee course open to the public; tee times by advance booking |
| Green fee | From around 295 US dollars off season to about 399 dollars at peak (indicative, 2026), forecaddie additional |
| Booking | Book well ahead in the cool season; the course takes a limited number of groups each day |
| On the day | A forecaddie is required with every group; carts standard. Smart golf dress |
| Getting there | In the River Mountains above Boulder City, around 30 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip |
| Best months | October to May for the most comfortable desert golfing conditions |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with the club or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Cascata has no lodging of its own, so the natural base is the Las Vegas Strip or the resorts around it, around half an hour away by car. The range runs from the grand casino hotels to quieter properties out toward Boulder City and Lake Mead.
A Las Vegas golf trip is easily built around Cascata, pairing the canyon with the strong daily fee courses closer to the Strip and the wider draw of the city beyond the golf. Few destinations make it so easy to combine serious golf with everything else.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Cascata and Las Vegas.
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Cascata questions
Who designed Cascata and when did it open?
Cascata was designed by Rees Jones and opened in 2000, set in a desert canyon in the River Mountains above Boulder City, near Las Vegas.
What is the par and length of Cascata?
Cascata is a par 72 that plays to around 7,137 yards from the back tees, with significant elevation changes through the canyon and a stream in play across the course.
How much does it cost to play Cascata?
Indicative 2026 green fees run from around 295 US dollars off season to about 399 dollars at peak, with a mandatory forecaddie additional. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play Cascata?
Yes. Cascata is a premium daily fee course open to the public, with tee times by advance booking and a forecaddie included with every group.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year and par verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.