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Commissioners discuss feasibility of disc golf courses on county and Forest Service lands
Summary
Commissioners heard a citizen presentation on establishing disc golf courses on Forest Service, county and school lands; presenters said 18-hole championship courses need roughly 36 acres, are inexpensive to create, and can draw tourism and recreational use.
Daggett County commissioners discussed a proposal to develop disc golf courses in the county after a presenter shared research on local and statewide course maps and potential sites.
The presenter told the commission that disc golf is growing in Utah and suggested options including a 9-hole course at the school ballfield and a 9- or 18-hole course on Forest Service land near a campground. He estimated an 18-hole course requires about 36 acres (roughly 2 acres per hole) and said a full 18-basket installation could cost about $9,000 for baskets alone, with additional site work required. The presenter noted courses are commonly placed in municipal parks and can be low-cost recreation assets that appeal to a wide age range and bring tourism opportunities.
Commissioners and staff discussed potential host sites (county land at West—Dutch John area, Forest Service campground, and the school), land availability, and the need to coordinate with the school district and the U.S. Forest Service. No formal action or funding commitment was taken; commissioners asked staff to continue exploring suitable locations and to coordinate with the Forest Service and the school where appropriate.
The presenter emphasized low capital cost, broad participation, and potential mental-health and tourism benefits. Commissioners raised typical concerns about land use, maintenance and whether courses should be placed on public versus private land.
