Central Utah is known for its rugged natural beauty, small towns, and strong sense of rural community. You will find everything from high mountain ranges (like the Wasatch Plateau and Fishlake National Forest) to red rock canyons, sagebrush deserts, and open valleys. The area is quieter and less developed than the greater Salt Lake City area to the north, offering a slower pace of life with abundant outdoor adventure and, of course, golf.
Notable Areas:
Capitol Reef National Park: One of Utah’s Mighty Five national parks, featuring a 100-mile long warp in the Earth’s crust. Enjoy colorful layers of rock, slot canyons, domes, and cliffs.
Fishlake National Forest: A stunning, but lesser-known area of Utah, boasting alpine forests, vast lakes, lava fields, and high mountain plateaus.
San Rafael Swell: A rugged geological feature with slot canyons, cliffs, and remote hiking routes.
Millard Country: Known for its lava fields and Clear Lake bird refuge
While the density of courses in Central Utah is much less than more developed areas, the courses here are known for beautiful mountain and valley settings, low green fees, and uncrowded fairways.
Cove View
Golf Course
1315 W 1800 S
Richfield, UT 84701
435-896-9987
www.CoveViewGolf.com
Municipal Course | 18-Hole, Par 72
This course is a local’s favorite, with tree-lined fairways, mountain views, and a walkable layout. Affordable rates and well-kept conditions keep people coming back to play this gem over and over. Beware, in a good way, the course is at nearly 5,300 feet so the ball flies a bit farther! The course began as a 9-hole and later expanded to 18 with a length of 6,687 yards from the black tees. Amenities include a driving range, putting green, instruction, pro shop, men’s and women’s associations, cart and club rentals, as well as food and beverage.
Skyline Mountain Resort
Golf Course
22130 N 11750 E
Fairview, UT 84629
435-427-9575
skylineMountainResort.com
Public Course | 9 Hole, Par 36
This mountain-style course features panoramic views and is found within a full service resort. A short but fun layout with elevation changes and deer often wandering the fairways. The high-altitude mountain setting offers scenic views of the surrounding region. While enjoyed by all tourists, this course is perfect if you’re staying in one of the resort’s cabins, RV sites, or tent spots—as golf is walkable from your lodging. The straightforward layout, practice facilities, and junior programs make it a welcoming place to learn or enjoy a casual round.
Paradise Golf Resort
905 N Main St.
Fillmore, UT 84631
435-743-4439
paradisegoe.wixsite.com/website
Public Course: 9 Hole | Par 36
This public 9-hole course opened in 1998 and spans over 85 beautiful acres that boast stunning views of Fish Lake Mountain Range. Players can expect plenty of challenges with larger putting surfaces, multiple elevated tees, and a large sloped island green. Amenities include a newly renovated clubhouse, grass hitting surface driving range, and putting green with bunker and chipping area. The adjacent resort offers a hotel, restaurant, swimming pool, hot tub, bike paths, and scenic gathering spots—making it ideal for stay-and-play packages.
Sunset View Golf Course
1800 N Hwy 6
Delta, UT 84624
435-864-2508
www.SunsetViewGolfCourse.com
Public Course | 18-Hole, Par 72
The course originally opened as 9-holes in 1985 and expanded to a full 18 in 2002. The terrain features wide desert fairways, three ponds, minimal mature trees, scenic views of Fish Lake and Drum ranges, and nearby volcanic features. Amenities include a grass driving range, chipping and putting areas, pro shop, snack bar, club rentals, and teaching pro.
“For 30+ years, friends and family, world travelers and locals alike, have all made Sunset View Golf Course in Delta, Utah a part of their lives. This amazing slice of Utah’s classic mountain landscape is a wondrous place that we are proud to share.”
Canyon Hills Golf Course
1200 E 100 N.
Nephi, UT 84648
435-623-9930
www.CanyonHillsGolf.com
Municipal Course | 9-Hole, Par 36
Owned by the city of Nephi, Canyon Hills Golf Course has been serving locals and visitors for decades with this gem of a 9-hole course. It has the traditional two par 3s, two par 5s, and the rest par 4s. It is nestled at the mouth of Salt Creek Canyon with stunning views of Mount Nebo, and is known for excellent green conditions. While they are fun to putt on and run true and fast, they are difficult to read! Beautiful fairways are framed by willow trees, ponds, and creeks on nearly every hole. Amenities include a club snack bar, proshop, driving range, putting greens, instruction, club repair, golf carts and club rentals.
Palisade State Park Golf Course
2200 E Palisade Rd.
Sterling, UT 84665
435-835-4653
StateParks.Utah.gov/golf/palisade
Municipal Course | 18-Hole, Par 72
The course was originally built in the early 1970s and features thoughtfully maintained fairways and greens laid out across desert and mountain terrain. Set within Palisade State Park, you can camp, fish, hike, and golf all in one place. It’s definitely a unique experience, especially in the fall. At 6,000 feet in elevation, this one-of-a-kind course is surrounded by red cliffs and a stunning lake. The course sits in a canyon setting above Palisade Reservoir, framed by foothills of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. While challenging to play, golfers of all abilities will thoroughly enjoy their time on the course. Amenities include a grill, fully stocked pro shop, driving range, and chipping and putting areas.
Millsite Golf Course
3000 W. Canyon Rd.
Ferron, UT 84523
435-384-2887
millsiteGofCourse.com
Municipal Course | 18 Hole, Par 71
Millsite Golf Course is known as one of the most majestic golf courses in the state of Utah. Located next to the Millsite Reservoir & State Park, it is a hidden treasure. Views range from picturesque desert views to a magnificent waterfall. This course is stunning, built next to the dramatic cliffs of the San Rafael Swell. Established in 1988, it’s known for striking desert scenery, elevation changes, and a waterfall feature near the dam spillwayIn addition, holes 7–9 play along a reservoir, with beautiful and challenging water features. Being very scenic and quiet, Millsite Golf Course is known as a great spot for combining golf with camping or ATVing. Owned by Ferron City, the course opened in 1988 and has since been serving locals and tourists for decades.
Moab Golf Club
2705 SE Bench Rd.
Moab, UT 84532
435-259-6488
www.MoabGolfCourse.com
Public Course: 18 Hole | Par 72
First opened in 1962, the course began with 9 holes. The second 9 were added in the late 80s. It is set within a unique high desert landscape surrounded by stunning red rocks. This Par‑72 track is carved into high desert terrain—expect elevation changes, scrub vegetation, and sweeping canyon views. A strategic layout that’s fair yet offers a satisfying challenge for every skill levelWith Moab such a tourist attraction, visitors from around the world have enjoyed Moab Golf Club. The full service pro shop offers lessons, club fitting, re-gripping, and more for all your needs.
Carbon Country Club
3055 N Hwy 6
Price, UT 84501
435-637-2388
www.CarbonCountryClub.com
Semi-Private Course | 18-Hole, Par 70
Carbon Country Club is located midway between Harper and Price, and offers visitors the alluring beauty of the Utah frontier. This one-of-a-kind golf experience is set within chiseled mesas and rock valleys. Memberships are popular amongst the players, but guests are always welcomed as the course is open for public play. Set in a rocky-valley terrain with desert-bluff backdrops, the layout demands accurate play off the tee and strategic planning around challenging hole shapes and elevations. Amenities include a full service pro shop, driving range, and other practice areas. The unique uphill driving range is carved into a hillside, plus a plush putting green right by the pro shop—ideal for focused practice sessions.
