Hankerd's Horseshoe Lake Campground

Golf

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⛳ Golf Near the Campground

You're staying in one of the greatest golf regions in the entire country. Over 20 courses within an hour of camp — from casual public rounds through the hardwoods to Golf Digest-rated championship tracks that draw serious players from across the Midwest.

🏌️ Gaylord — The Golf Mecca of the Midwest

Gaylord is widely known as the Golf Mecca of the Midwest — a title it's earned with dozens of world-class courses set among northern Michigan's rolling hardwood forests. Championship layouts, affordable green fees, and stunning scenery make this one of the top golf destinations in the country. And it's only 22 miles from your campsite.

Courses by Distance

~20–22 miles away · Grayling

Grayling Country Club

~20 miles Grayling, MI

The closest full 18-hole public course to camp. A classic northern Michigan layout that's welcoming to all skill levels — a great option for a casual round without a long drive. Tee times are easy to get and the pace of play is relaxed.

All Abilities 18 Holes Closest Course Public

The Patriot Golf Course

~22 miles Grayling, MI

225 acres of northern Michigan hardwoods frame every hole on this beautifully scenic public course. One of the most visually stunning rounds you can play in the region — the fall color views from the fairways are exceptional. Great for all abilities and priced fairly.

Scenic Hardwoods All Abilities 225 Acres Public

~25–32 miles away · Gaylord Golf Mecca

Gaylord Golf Club

~25 miles Gaylord, MI

A classic parkland-style layout in the heart of Gaylord. Walk-ons welcome anytime — no tee time required for most days. Relaxed, friendly, and a solid round for any skill level. A great starting point for your Gaylord golf experience.

All Abilities Walk-Ons Welcome Classic Layout Public

Michaywe Pines

~32 miles Gaylord, MI

A signature Gaylord Golf Mecca course set deep in the pines with tight, tree-lined fairways that demand accuracy. A more challenging round than the typical public track — one of the favorite courses among northern Michigan regulars who keep coming back.

Wooded Course Gaylord Golf Mecca Public

The Loon Golf Resort

~32 miles Gaylord, MI

Three distinct courses in one resort setting — a rare find that keeps golfers busy for multiple days without repeating a layout. Stay-and-play packages available for those who want to make a full golf getaway of it. A top-tier Gaylord destination.

3 Courses Stay & Play Packages Resort Setting

Treetops Resort

~32 miles Gaylord, MI

Five Golf Digest-rated championship courses on one of the most celebrated resort properties in Michigan. Designed by legends including Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Tom Fazio — if you're a serious golfer, this is your pilgrimage. Arguably the finest golf destination in the entire Midwest.

Golf Digest Rated Serious Golfers 5 Championship Courses Resort

~60 miles away · Worth the Drive

Indian River Golf Club

~60 miles Indian River, MI

A historic Golf Digest-rated course established in 1922 — one of the oldest and most respected layouts in northern Michigan. Classic design, mature trees, and a timeless atmosphere that serious golfers appreciate. Worth the drive for a round steeped in history.

Golf Digest Rated Est. 1922 Historic Course Public