Lewis & Clark Golf Course

General Course Description

Lewis & Clark Golf Course is a 9-hole public course adjacent to an RV park in Astoria. Built on an old dairy farm, Lewis and Clark Golf Course has recently converted to all grass greens (which are large, slow but consistent) and seems to be improving annually. Although the holes generally have wide fairways, the course has many a hazard mostly in the form of water (that comes into play on 7 holes) and trees. The result is that there are several risk-reward holes that may need to be played several times. The fairways are of mixed grass and well maintained (although they may not be in winter).  The course is flat and an easy walk.

Course History

Opened in 2005 as Lewis and Clark at The Crossing. The founder/designer/builder of the course, Henry Richard Lee, passed in 2023 and the course is now being operated by his wife and daughter.

Why It Is There

Henry Richard Lee wanted to build an amenity for the RV park he was developing. His wife and daughter are keeping it going.

I Wish I Would Have Known Before I Played

There are numerous hazards throughout that provide different opportunities. For example, the 2nd hole is a bling dogleg right with the drive going over a creek (and a lot of bushes). The safe play is straight to the pole, but you can shorten the hole by playing towards the tree on the right (although there are some trees beyond). Overall, might be good to play the course at least twice to get an idea of how to play the course to best suit your talent.

Good For Them

Because of the amount of naturally occurring water, they do not irrigate. They have lots of wildlife (including otters) so use very little fertilizers and pesticides (and then only organic).  (they will spot water the tees in very dry times) and do not use chemicals.

Why Play This Course

Even though there are hazards all over, the generally wide fairways allow players of differing skill levels to play at a reasonable price.

General

• • Type: 9-hole public course
  • Price: $$
  • Phone/webpage: (503)338-3386/www.astoriaoregonrvpark.com
  • Address: 92294 Youngs River Road, Astoria, Oregon 97103
  • Owner: Linda Lee and Jennifer Martinez
  • Designer: Henry Richard Lee
  • Pros: None
  • Practice Facilities: None
  • Pro Shop: Small and only open part time; when open there are balls and tees
  • Food: None
  • Bathrooms: Porta potties at clubhouse and on course
  • Yardage Markers:  In-ground 200, 150, 100, and 50 yard markers; no pin-position information
  • Clothing: Proper golf attire appreciated
  • Walkable: Very
  • Spikes: Soft
  • Shoe Cleaning: Water hose and brush
  • Rentals: All (but only when pro shop is open)
  • Open all year, but they do not maintain the course in the winter