Wasatch Mountain State Park Golf
Wasatch Mountain State Park Golf is 36 holes of high value mountain golf in the Heber Valley town of Midway, set inside a Utah state park below the Wasatch peaks. The William Neff designed Lake Course, opened in 1967, leads the pair as a par 72 of about 6,942 yards, with the par 71 Mountain Course alongside.
Photo: Wasatch Mountain Golf Course via Google.
The verdict
Wasatch Mountain State Park Golf is one of the great public golf bargains in the Utah mountains, a 36-hole state park facility tucked into the Heber Valley at Midway, just over the ridge from Park City. The original Lake Course, designed by William H. Neff and opened in 1967, is the longer and more celebrated of the two, while the Mountain Course, expanded to a full 18 in 1998, adds a stiffer climb. Together they make a genuine golf destination at municipal prices.
The Lake Course plays as a par 72 of about 6,942 yards and the Mountain Course a par 71 of about 6,459 yards, both at roughly 6,000 feet, so the cool summer air and the autumn color are part of the draw. The setting is the star: the courses sit directly beneath the Wasatch range, with mountain backdrops on nearly every hole. For a Park City or Heber Valley golf trip, it is a must play, and the value is hard to beat.
Wasatch Mountain at a glance
- Opened
- 1967 (Lake)
- Designer
- William H. Neff
- Type
- State park, 36 holes
- Par
- 72 (Lake)
- Yardage
- About 6,942 yds
- Green fee
- From about $40
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from leading course databases. The Lake Course was designed by William H. Neff and opened in 1967, a par 72 of about 6,942 yards; the Mountain Course, credited to William H. and William Howard Neff, opened in 1972 and was expanded to 18 holes in 1998 as a par 71 of about 6,459 yards. Both sit at roughly 6,000 feet inside Wasatch Mountain State Park and are open to the public. Indicative 2026 green fees are moderate, roughly $40 to $65 for 18 holes depending on day and season. Fees move with season and demand, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Lake Course is the headline round, a William Neff design that uses the gentle valley floor and the mountain backdrop to fine effect. Its signature is the 12th, a 635-yard par 5 that drops about 80 feet from tee to green, a thrilling downhill three-shotter where the elevation tempts a player to chase the green and the views pull the eye off the ball. It is the kind of hole that golfers remember from a trip.
The Mountain Course lives up to its name, a tighter, hillier walk with more pronounced up, down and sidehill lies that asks for careful course management. Between the two, a visitor gets real variety: the more open, rhythmic Lake and the demanding, scenic Mountain, both at altitude where the cool air keeps conditions pleasant through the summer.
Neither course is overly long by modern standards, but the elevation, the mountain wind and the dramatic terrain on the Mountain Course keep them interesting. The conditioning is consistently good for a state park operation, the pace is relaxed, and the autumn, when the Wasatch slopes turn gold and red, is a spectacular time to play. For the money, it is some of the best value mountain golf in the West.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public state park golf facility within Wasatch Mountain State Park; the Lake and Mountain courses are both open to all |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 range about $40 to $65 for 18 holes depending on day and season; excellent value for mountain golf; confirm at booking |
| Booking | Reserve online or by phone; summer weekend mornings are busiest with Wasatch Front golfers |
| On the day | Cart or walk; the Mountain Course is the hillier of the two, the Lake the more open; bring layers for the elevation |
| Getting there | Midway, in the Heber Valley, about 20 minutes from Park City and under an hour southeast of Salt Lake City |
| Best months | May to October, with cool summer play and spectacular color in late September and October |
Access and fee details verified June 2026. Pricing moves with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking. See our United States green fees guide for the wider picture.
Where to stay nearby
Midway is a charming Swiss themed village with the well known Homestead Resort and a handful of inns and rentals, an easy and scenic base for a round at Wasatch Mountain. Park City, with its resorts, dining and Main Street, sits about 20 minutes away and gives a couples or buddies trip a wider range of lodging and entertainment.
For a Utah golf trip, Wasatch Mountain pairs the value and scenery of state park golf with the marquee mountain and desert courses elsewhere in the state, an easy add to a Park City itinerary. It suits a group that wants great mountain golf and great value without the resort premium.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Midway and Park City.
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Wasatch Mountain questions
Who designed Wasatch Mountain State Park Golf and when did it open?
The Lake Course was designed by William H. Neff and opened in 1967. The companion Mountain Course, credited to William H. and William Howard Neff, first opened in 1972 and was expanded to 18 holes in 1998.
What is the par and length of the courses at Wasatch Mountain State Park?
The Lake Course plays as a par 72 of about 6,942 yards, while the Mountain Course is a par 71 of about 6,459 yards, both at roughly 6,000 feet elevation.
What is the signature hole at Wasatch Mountain State Park?
A standout is the 12th, a 635-yard par 5 with an 80-foot drop in elevation from tee to green, a memorable downhill three-shotter framed by the Wasatch peaks.
Can visitors play Wasatch Mountain State Park Golf?
Yes. It is a public state park golf facility open to all. Indicative 2026 green fees are moderate, roughly $40 to $65 for 18 holes depending on day and season; always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.