Farragut State Park is a beautiful 4,000-acre park with so much to explore — an undeniable treasure of North Idaho. Farragut is also home to Kootenai County's favorite disc golf complex, with five disc golf courses traversing the beautiful nature trails within the park.
No, it's not a traditional golf course with dimpled balls, but a park for flying the saucer commonly known as a frisbee. At Farragut, enthusiasts have made the park a sanctuary for the fun sport.
Mykayla Nations is a park ranger at Farragut State Park and says each course has unique features depending on a player's skill and the game's techniques. Regardless of how good you are at disc golf, she says the views are nice and playing one of the 18-hole courses is a fun way to get in some much-needed outdoor activity.
"Little Black Bear, which is super family-friendly, great to warm up on, and good for first-timers," Nations says. "Then there's Cutthroat, which is pretty much just professionals only; it's not played nearly as much since it's more niche, but it is an advanced course."
Regardless of your skill, Nations says A.W.O.L. is the favorite for everyone because there are longer throws and moderate difficulty within the tree canopy.
Farragut's disc golf courses are well maintained, a point of pride for Nations, who oversees much of the park's grooming. There are many maintenance concerns to ensure safety and fun for guests exploring Farragut's disc golf courses.
Ground squirrels are a big concern because they often dig underneath tee pads, requiring staff to refill holes with gravel and rocks to mitigate dangers.
Farragut State Park also boasts a picnic area for well-deserved food breaks and well-kept bathrooms when nature calls. Either a state park season pass or a day pass is required for parking, but the entrance to enjoy the park features is free.
