Aesthetics/vibe:

This is where this course is pretty much unmatched. The only other course that even comes close in this regard is Bucksnort in Colorado. The amazing desert landscape with these beautiful, vertical, red rock spires is unlike anything these eyes have ever seen. Coupled with the gorgeous Colorado River as a backdrop to the property and course combined with absolute quiet and solitude makes this place special. Wild life is abundant here as well, saw lots of lizards, chipmunks, all sorts of birds, insects. Did not see any rattlesnakes or cougars (mountain lion) fortunately. Although the course itself is wild and fun there is so much more to this special area than just a disc golf course.

Amenities of the property:

Tom (the owner) has several options if you're planning on staying a few nights. The hogans are primitive shelters made out of straw and mud and whatever is around when building, I didn't stay in one but looked at them up close and they look like fun, even fire pits are nearby for some true hippie guitar fun, drinking or any other substances that would be a blast to enjoy out here. You can rent ATV's here for much cheaper than in Moab and there are off road trails starting pretty much where his property ends. Fishing, hiking, canoe or kayak fun, even a sandy beach at the river. For an off the grid adventure you can't beat this place.

Course overview:

First up you should go and find Tom who is either inside or outside on the porch and meet up with him. He will give you a map that shows you both the blue and red tees and has hole information and comments/tips on those holes on the back of the map. A side note; even though there is no cell service for whatever reason Udisc was still working for me so I used that most of the time. Hole 1 starts behind Tom's place toward the river. Holes 1-3 throw around the cabin until hole 4 and this is your last chance for water (which is provided by Tom) or snacks or whatever you need from the car. This is where the course starts to get really fun!

You're throwing uphill by this point with baskets near all of the boulder fields and going long or left has your disc falling off a cliff basically. You play around the hogans and start making your way downhill again. Many awesome holes in this section have you throwing a top of the world shot to a basket tucked in to boulder fields and dirt mounds with trees and bushes blocking your way. After the long par 4 you play up the rocky side of a cliff face and this is where your discs get really banged up and you feel like this is what playing disc golf on the moon feels like only with gravity. You get another big downhill throw off the top of this section to a basket in front of a large flat rock face that you eventually make your way down to. The last couple of holes play mostly flat back towards to cabin and your car.

Let's talk about the drive in. While it is a stunning drive, it is also freaky if you're afraid of heights even a little. You start out from town and see a bunch of people camping out by the side of the road and then nothing but silt/dirt until you start going uphill. Now when I did it the county recently graded it so it was pretty smooth and I didn't have to cross any creeks. If you're doing this early in the season you may have to get a little wet. When you start heading uphill towards Hurrah Pass the road gets rocky, I mean BIG rocks that you have to avoid. The road snakes uphill, is very narrow, and one mistake and you are falling to your death. We call these shelf roads because if you fall off the shelf you're a goner. You'll notice the closer and closer you get to Base Camp the worse the road gets. After Hurrah Pass you think you've accomplished something but there are still rough times ahead all the way down until you hit Base Camp. We made it in a Subaru Outback, my dad driving who used to do off road rally in the 70's and 80's. While he was concentrating, he was also smiling while I was half smiling and half pissing my pants. Having all wheel drive was helpful for sure and there were spots where if we didn't have it we might have gotten stuck. If you have confidence in your driving skill and have an AWD vehicle you can make it no worries as long as you go slow and pick your spots in the road. 17 miles took us 90 minutes.

Make sure to check out his pet tortoise Kobae. Not sure how old this big guy is but he still moves really well and was expecting us to feed him I think. Take some carrots or something with you to feed this guy, way to cute not to.

Moab is a beautiful city and of course there are other activities around town. Canyonlands, arches, among other national parks are just outside of town. I recommend a good week minimum between Base Camp and Moab to do all of the fun things around there.

Overall this is one of the best experiences of my life disc golf or otherwise. This is the definition of a destination course. A truly epic adventure that no disc golfer should miss out on. I can't say enough about Tom and his hospitality. Go play it, make plans right now, purchase your ticket or load up the cart just GET OUT HERE!

Pros: Incredible views and vistas. Surreal holes across the red rock that feel like you're playing on Mars. Great hosts, great fellow golfers (Anyone who puts in the time to get to this course loves the game.).

Cons: Takes commitment to get there. Terrain is really tough on your plastic.

Base Camp is a course unlike any other I've played. For the unique experience and outstanding views and holes, I have to give it a 5. To be perfectly honest, it has some holes with funky tees, and a couple of the baskets are super low (due to infill from floods that raised the desert floor a few feet)....but those factors were inconsequential to me when balanced against the setting. It's like playing on another planet. Just amazing.

Holes 12-15 on the original course (there are 2 courses) was one of the best stretches of golf I've ever seen.

Now, about that road? Yes, it's hard. No, it's not impossible. You do want good clearance. And you want to pick your driving lines carefully on a couple of spots where the hard stone surface creates ledges/steps that you drive up or down. I got out of my car a half dozen times to assess the drop-offs and pick the right line so I wouldn't bottom out my car. I even placed rocks at one point to create an extra step to go down so I wouldn't bottom out. But it's doable and so worth it. I strongly recommend an over night stay, or more. Going in and out just to play one day would be a lot of work unless you live in Moab. We stayed 4 nights and would have been glad to stay more except I ran out of beer and ice. Tom and Linda are amazing hosts.

Unbelievable terrain, epic holes, best course I have ever played. Way more fun than Beaver Ranch for example, and Beaver Ranch is an awesome course

Heat mid summer (go spring or fall), no concrete tees, bad place for people allergic to huge turtles.

The course is 40 minutes or so from the town of Moab on a dirt road. The first 20 minutes or so is on an easy dirt road that any car could make it up.The second half goes up and down Hurrah pass. The conditions on this part of the road change quickly. Right after it is graded which happens infrequently, almost any car could make it up, but as it rains and erodes it gets harder and harder to travel. If you have a low clearance car AND you know how to drive well on rough roads (if you don't know how to drive on rough dirt roads, why would you try getting back there in the first place!) you can probably make it there without too much issue, but check with the owner first to get his assessment of the road conditions. He's a great guy and will give you honest advice. Any SUV type vehicle with decent clearance (ie a RAV4) should be able to get there with no trouble at all.

I give this course a 5/5. There are more "epic holes" on this one course than the total of all the other courses I've ever played. The scenery and all of the challenges that come along with it makes it completely unique and extreme. All baskets, tee pads, signs and markers are in excellent shape and are easily visible. The course map represents the course well and is full of helpful notes. Some gems include, "Two rattlesnakes live between holes 8 & 9. Do not kill. Call on the walkie and we will come catch them or leave them alone." and "Bighorn sheep like to hang around this basket. If male (horns) use caution." The course has great flow and loops back around to the lodge. Despite the wild landscape, the course is very well-maintained. Obviously not a busy course, which is part of it's rustic charm. Restrooms, water and shade at the lodge.

The condition of the road is certainly downplayed. The website provides excellent directions but the road, itself, is truly considered an off-roading experience. I took my small rear wheel drive SUV and put it through the most challenging conditions it has ever seen getting to this course. Not necessarily a con, per se, but your car is not going to make it. You will need a least a small SUV for the clearance, alone. It is also very technical driving- you will need to cautiously choose where you are putting your tires with sheer drops off the side. Kings Canyon road is NOTHING compared to Hurrah Pass and Hurrah Pass is NOTHING compared to Chicken Corners, so basically the road gets more challenging as you go along. Just be warned. I personally enjoyed the challenge but it would not be for everybody.

Kobae the security tortoise and Tom, the owner were awesome. Great vibes at this place. Also, plan enough time to play the course twice. It will be worth it and you will want to feel like the drive was worth it other than for the incredible views.

Beautiful terrain
Extremely well-designed course
Large variety of shots
Never busy
Retreated from noise and civilization

Takes a long time to get to the course (and a slightly capable vehicle aka 4wd)
Beginners may lose discs
$5 course fee

Amazing course. I think it's the best in Utah. My brother and I make it a trip we do every year. The owners of Base Adventure Camp are the nicest you'll meet, and the course itself is one of the most fun I've played. I can't really say anything negative about it. Just make sure you have food and water, because it can get hot and the course can take a while. It is a must play for any disc golf enthusiast!

Challenge and Aesthetics are the top pros of many.

This is a must/bucket list course for any serious disc player. The challenge starts by getting there, I wouldn't suggest any 2WD vehicle. In Moab you can rent a jeep, atv, bicycle or as we witnessed a group a folks doing - park your vehicle on the east side of Hurrah Pass and hike YA over. Just get there.

No real reason to complain about the course.

Must

This course is everything you would expect a desert course to be like. Hills, rocks, cacti, and sand fill the landscape of what may be one of the coolest courses I will ever play. I love how secluded the course is from the city. You even have a few overnight staying options. The course plays openly around the lodge for the first four holes with great views of the Colorado River, then you begin the journey over rocks, canyons, desert hills, and washed out drainages. The beautiful red sandstone plays on many holes. The tees are a mix of astroturf, slickrock, and dirt, which aren't all perfect, but they are sufficient enough for a good blast. Most holes have both amateur and pro pads. Each hole is unique with a name and has vertical and horizontal distances on a sheet provided by the owner. The property owner is very friendly and will help you with any questions you may have. You even get a walkie talkie to carry for the round.

This course, being very secluded, requires a decent vehicle to get to it. I've heard 2WD cars with good ground clearance can make it, but I wouldn't risk it. Bikes and atvs would make a fun journey to the course as well. Bring water and food because it is the desert, and far from any stores! The lodge has water to fill you up before you start playing away from it. We played before the summer heat arrived and it was perfect! I can imagine how strenuous it would be to play in 100+ weather.

Watch where your drive lands, you may have to search under rocks and in cracks between rocks. I know from experience. The rocks are also very rough on discs, if you don't want to tear up your nice plastic.

Watch for cactus. I got a splinter on my hand that delayed the round. Also be aware of snakes and scorpions as it is their territory.

Me and a friend traveled from Colorado to play this course and now I dream of going back. It is a one of a kind course that all disc golfers should experience.

Favorite holes: #9, #12, #13, #16

If you ever wanted to play dg on the moon... this is it! Awesome vistas. Awesome host. Man camp was born at this course.

Despite what they say... you need 4 wheel drive with good clearance.

Go to the wind caves! They are close and will change your life.

The natural beauty and views at this course on the Colorado River are unmatched in my disc throwing experience. Some holes have an otherworldly feel to them due to the extreme features of the landscape.

That being said, you can expect radical elevation drops that allow the discs to soar 400+ without too much muscle. Some of the canyons you throw over may look pretty far but they are definitely reachable. All of this makes for some possible ace runs of great distance.

I also really like that all the holes have names on the scorecard/map. Much of the back nine references the writing of southwest naturalist/writer/eco-warrior Ed Abbey. One of my favorite holes, the "Catcher's Mitt" is about a 400 ft. down hill shot with a natural mitt of giant rocks behind the basket kinda like a natural backstop if your coming in left to right.

Definite strenuous hike, not for the faint of heart.
Very rough on discs as the red rock is beautiful, but definitely abrasive. Not much plant life, other than scrubby desert stuff that may be out to get you, but then again it is the desert.
Beware, there are some cracks in the rocks that could swallow your discs.
As I was there in the spring, the weather was exceptional, but I could imagine some pretty scorching dry heat in the summer.
No store nearby, so bring ALL food and supplies from town.

By far one of the most fantastic golfing experiences going! Everyone I met associated with this operation was top notch "good people". Bill the manager is a great guy to chew the fat with or throw some discs, and the owner, I hear has a giant land tortoise for a pet, that he actually goes on hikes with.
If you are inclined to rent a room, pitch a tent or camp out in the hogan, I would recommend it. It's a great place to wake up to, and should be on everyone's dream list, if you haven't been out here.