If, like me, you’re not a big fan of golf (neither watching nor playing the game), why not give disc golf a try?
While the game may not look like traditional golf (you use frisbee-like discs instead of golf balls, and sink said discs into elevated baskets rather than holes in the ground), many of the terms, methods, and rules are the same.
And while there are unfortunately no disc golf establishments in Kittery, I’ve trolled the surrounding towns (and beyond) for any and all courses within a 45-minute drive; since Kittery is Maine’s southernmost community, this means you could be crossing one—or two—state lines to play a few rounds of this unique and family-friendly sport.
Map of Kittery Area Disc Golf
Check out these Kittery-area disc golf courses.
Bellamy Park Disc Golf
Located just fifteen minutes south of Kittery, the Bellamy Park Disc Golf course is free (yup—free) and open to the public.
Offering 18 holes that provide enough challenge for even seasoned players (while still being beginner-friendly), this course was built in 2002 and features Mach VII targets and mixed-surface (concrete, paver, brick, and dirt), dual-distance tees.
The layout is challenging, with just enough natural playing hazards to keep things interesting. There are also bathrooms available, and dogs are allowed.
Location: Bellamy Rd, Dover, NH 03820 (15 minutes)
Website: Bellamy Park Disc Golf
Amesbury Pines Disc Golf Course
Offering fun and tricky play for novices and pros alike, Amesbury Pines is less than 25 minutes from Kittery and was established in 1997.
To keep things lively, this course features year-round play for their well-maintained, 18-hole course, and there are four alternate layouts on offer, ranging from a par-54, 5,360-foot to a par-64, 6,268-foot option.
The targets are ChainStar brand, and the tees are paver or brick; players cite the front nine holes as mostly wooded, while the back nine—which feature a few sneaky water hazards—are more open, and the whole course is moderately flat.
Location: Highland St, Amesbury, MA 01913 (24 minutes)
Website: Amesbury Pines Disc Golf Course
Forest Glen Campground
Just a quick, 24-minute drive from Kittery, the 18-hole disc golf course at the Forest Glen Campground is only open to the public during regular campground office hours—which means you can’t get in until after 10 a.m. unless you’re camping there.
Featuring original DISCatcher Pro targets, dirt/gravel tee boxes, and tight fairways, this 4,447-foot, par-60 course is not high-end…but the low fees reflect this.
The course has notable elevation changes and is substantially forested; many reviewers mention narrow fairways and the technicality of the terrain—in a good way.
Location: 7 Forest Glen Ln, Lee, NH 03824 (24 minutes)
Website: Forest Glen Campground
Squamanagonic Disc Golf Course
There’s a mouthful for you! Established in 2013, this challenging, woodsy course is just under a half-hour from Kittery and offers players 18 holes and 6,432 feet of par-61 disc golf.
With its tight, hilly layout, long fairways, and meandering stream, Squamanagonic provides plenty of challenges to all skill levels.
Targets are ChainStar, and the tees are a mixture of rubber mats and brick/paver; the cart-friendly course is carefully tended and the signage is very clear.
Location: 53 Hansonville Rd, Rochester, NH 03839 (27 minutes)
Website: Squamanagonic Disc Golf Course
Salmon Falls Disc Golf Course
Salmon Falls utilizes a unique, rotating schedule for its six course layouts. By providing multiple tees and modifying the basket positions every few weeks, there are always three 18-hole layout options available (the rotations are updated on the website).
Built in 2014, Salmon Falls is just 30 minutes from Kittery and offers Mach X targets and gravel or paver/brick tees.
Dogs are allowed, and there are also bathrooms and drinking water available on-site. This riverside course offers players a mix of wooded and open fairways, and satisfied reviewers love the thoughtful, well-maintained layouts.
Location: 98 Bernard Rd, Rochester, NH 03868 (30 minutes)
Website: Salmon Falls Disc Golf Course
Meat Bone Disc Golf Course
Advertising their establishment as “links that are meaty-ocre at wurst,” the punny people at Meat Bone are still in the process of building out this 18-hole course, which is just over thirty minutes from Kittery.
Players will enjoy five open and thirteen forested holes, and the targets are Veteran brand; additional holes are in the works.
The course opened in 2020 and features a moderately hilly layout with 6,593 feet of play and a mixture of rubber and dirt/gravel tees. Note that dogs are not allowed, there are no bathrooms or drinking water available, and the course is not cart-friendly.
Location: 1400 Hilldale Ave, Haverhill, MA 01832 (33 minutes)
Website: Meat Bone Disc Golf Course
Kennebunkport Recreation Disc Golf
This 9-hole, 27-par public disc golf course is tucked alongside the Consolidated School in Kennebunkport and is just over half an hour from Kittery.
Offering moderate elevation changes and a fairly wooded layout, this 1,408-foot course features DISCatcher targets and natural/gravel tees.
The course begins just behind the recreation center, which provides players with seasonal access to bathrooms and a concession stand; you can check the course availability on the website.
Location: 25 School St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046 (35 minutes)
Website: Kennebunkport Disc Golf
Hammond Farm Disc Golf
Open every day from sunrise to sunset, this 18-hole course is 40 minutes from Kittery and offers predominantly wooded fairways with a “mix of wide open and technical shots.”
The Hammond Farm Disc Golf course was built in 2018; the owners are in the process of building a clubhouse and pro shop and are always looking for suggestions to improve the course. Tees are brick and paver, and the targets are Patriot brand.
You’ll find original, quaint rock walls scattered along the course, adding to its decidedly New England feel, and players love the tight lines and trickiness of play. There are benches and tables at each tee; dogs are allowed and restrooms are available.
Location: 410 Fox Farm Hill Rd, North Berwick, ME (40 minutes)
Website: Hammond Farm Disc Golf
Pine Ridge Campground Disc Golf
This dog-friendly campground course is open to the public (for a small fee) Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.—and if you’re camping there, it’s free and available every day. Scorecards, disc rentals, and course maps are available in the main office for this 9-hole, 28-par course, which was established in 2021.
The Pine Ridge Disc Golf course is 45 minutes from Kittery and offers 2,138 feet of play; you’ll also have access to restrooms, drinking water, the snack bar…and even the campground’s ping pong table and cornhole pitch.
Location: 345 H Rd, Acton, ME 04001 (45 minutes)
Website: Pine Ridge Campground Disc Golf
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