1h 10m
Estimated time
Est. time
2.3mi
Estimated length
Est. length
Mostly flat
Elevation
Elevation
Moderate
Hard
Very Hard
Limited access
Disc Golf Visitor and Access Information:
Visitors must be vetted and obtain a visitor pass from the Visitor Control Center (VCC), located at 9000 Amber Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702. The VCC is open from 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday and can be reached at (301) 619-0101 (primary) or (301) 619-0103 (secondary). Outside of these hours, vetting can be obtained at the Inspection Station located at 9158 Amber Drive.
Visitor Pass Form Information:
When filling out the Fort Detrick Visitor Pass Request form, the following information should be used.
• Reason for Visit: Disc Golf
• How many days are you requesting?: 365 days
• Building Number Visiting: 1507
• Point of Contact (POC): tbd
After getting your pass, use 1507 Porter Street to GPS to the course. Park in the lot between the Fitness Center and the Commissary. You will see the course sign.
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Vetting Info*:
• ≥18 years old: All visitors require vetting via National Crime Information III (NCIC-III).
• 16-17 years old: Will not be vetted but are required to fill out an Access Request Form minus their Social Security Number. An adult sponsor is required for access to the installation.
• ≤15 years old: Vetting is not required; however, visitor must be accompanied by an adult with approved access.
* ALL PERSONS AND VEHICLES ENTERING THE INSTALLATION ARE LIABLE TO SEARCH. PROHIBITED ITEMS INCLUDE WEAPONS AND ILLEGAL DRUGS (INCLUDING MARIJUANA).
Acceptable ID's: Driver’s License (has to be real ID), or current Passport. If Driver’s License is not in compliance with the real ID Act, visitors must provide a secondary form if ID, i.e. Valid Passport, Social Security Card, Voters registration Card, or Birth Certificate.
Reasons for denied access to FD:
a. The National Crime Information III (NCIC-III) contains criminal arrest information about the individual that causes the installation Senior Commander to determine that individual present a potential threat to the good order, discipline, or health and safety on the installation.
b. The Installation is unable to verify the individual’s claimed identity in the attempt to gain access.
c. The individual has a current arrest warrant in NCIC, regardless of the offense or violation.
d. The individual is currently barred from entry or access to a federal installation or facility.
e. The individual has been convicted of crimes encompassing sexual assault, armed robbery, rape, child molestation, production or possession of child pornography, trafficking in humans, drug possession with the intent to sell or drug distribution.
f. The individual has a US conviction for espionage, sabotage, treason, terrorism, or murder.
g. The individual is a registered sex offender.
h. The individual has a felony conviction within the past 10 years, regardless of the offense or violation.
i. The individual has been convicted of a felony firearms or explosives violation.
j. The individual has engaged in acts or activities designed to overthrow the U.S. Government by force.
k. The individual is identified in the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) as known to be or suspected of being a terrorist or belonging to an organization with known links to terrorism or support of terrorist activity.
l. Individual is barred from Fort Detrick.
Military ID required
Good conditions
About the course
The course is now fully open for play, with all concrete pads and tee/course signs installed. The course is a mix of long open holes and wooded technical holes. The two tee pads per hole can be played as a full 18, as each tee pad gives a completely different look to the basket.
9 holes
Concrete Tees
DISCatcher Pro (28 chains) Targets
Mixed use
Military base
Dogs allowed
Cart friendly
No drinking water available
Restroom available
Established in 2022
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Course traffic - Players usually spend 0.5 - 4 hours here.
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Contact
Russell Johnston
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Contact
Russell Johnston
Time your trip
Course traffic - Players usually spend 0.5 - 4 hours here.
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Reviews
Show allUpkeep
4.0
Shot variety/design
4.1
Tee areas
4.5
Signage/wayfinding
4.6
Amenities
3.0
Scenery/views
3.5

@geremyg
45
9 hole course is well designed to where the short tees play different lines than the long tees. Plays very long though, newbies should consider the Riverwalk course, which is only a couple miles away.

@makatak
52
Decent course with a nice mix of short technical holes and long open holes. Teepads and signage was good.
After playing Full 18
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course?
How do I get to Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course?
You can get directions to Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course by clicking Get Directions, which will open your device's map application with the disc golf course location. The disc golf course is located at 39.43711887491065, -77.42194493788652 in Frederick, Maryland.
Do I need to pay to play disc golf at Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course?
Do I need to pay to play disc golf at Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course?
Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course is free to play! Just show up and enjoy the disc golf course.
What is the difficulty and length of Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course?
What is the difficulty and length of Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course?
Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course has 9 disc golf holes and has a difficulty rating of "Moderate", "Hard" and "Very Hard". The typical disc golf round at Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course takes about 1 hour and covers approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 km).
How highly rated is Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course by the disc golf community?
How highly rated is Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course by the disc golf community?
Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 48 community reviews. This is considered a very good course rating by the disc golf community.
What amenities are available at Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course?
What amenities are available at Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course?
Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course offers the following amenities: 9 disc golf holes, restrooms, cart-friendly paths, pet-friendly areas.
When is the best time to play at Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course?
When is the best time to play at Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course?
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How can I track my disc golf round at Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course?
How can I track my disc golf round at Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course?
You can track your disc golf round using the UDisc mobile app. If on your phone, click the "Start a Round" button at the bottom of this page to begin navigating Fort Detrick Disc Golf Course and tracking your disc golf round. The app provides GPS-enabled disc golf hole maps, scorekeeping, and stats tracking. Upgrade to UDisc Pro for advanced features like detailed statistics and course traffic information.