Coyote Point DGC is situated on the sprawling Lake Casitas Recreation Area, which has water sports, camping, biking, and more.

The course begins with one of the signature holes: Hole 1 has you throwing to a basket far below with some spectacular views of the surrounding area; the course plays high above the reservoir, offering lovely views of the mountains and lake. The fantastic scenery is a recurring theme of this course, and perhaps the highlight for many.

The significant amount of elevation change is a defining characteristic of this course, resulting in a somewhat strenuous round, but I didn't find it to be overly taxing.

There are some really unique holes, such as hole 4 which uses a bent tree limb as a triple Mando (however, the pin position proved to be super frustrating--more on this in the Cons section).

The golf is generally well above average, with a nice mixture of wide-open bombs and tight, wooded shots. There are some really fun lines throughout and a nice variety of short, medium, and long distances; the aforementioned elevation change is also used to great effect.

When I played in October it was extremely hot, dusty, and dry. Judging by the pictures on DGCR, it's much more lush in the Spring, but my review is based on the round I played, not what I envision the ideal conditions to be like.

Course navigation was extremely frustrating. After putting out hole 1, there are several teepads and baskets within view, all of which easily could have been the 2nd hole. I was constantly wandering around the course between holes to find my way; it would be hugely beneficial if there were navigational aids, but alas, there are none. The overall layout is somewhat substandard.

A few of the pin placements felt, well...kinda janky. As I mentioned in the Pros section above, hole 4 utilizes a bent tree limb as a triple Mando. I thought this was really creative and quite fun. The basket was in the deep position, I hit my line exactly as I visualized it, but to my disappointment, the disc dug straight into the side of the hill 60' short. I expected my disc to skip forward, but because the hill's angle is so steep, the disc was incapable of sliding. After the thrill of successfully visualizing my line, I felt immediately deflated at what I felt was a somewhat unfair basket placement.

Hole 11 is another example, with the teepad oriented to the basket at such an awkward angle that I'm wondering if either the hole was originally designed differently or if you're just expected to find an extremely creative way to the basket for birdie. Regardless, I hit my putter turnover line as best I could, only to roll out into the thicket of bushes down to the left. Pretty sure I'm never getting that disc back.

Pay attention to the park attendant when they offer directions to the course because this place is absolutely enormous. I would have been lost without their help.

I felt compelled to write this review because I have a unique perspective on this course. Unlike many other disc golfers, I'm not particularly enamored with the views of the surrounding area... but please don't misunderstand me when I say this--the aesthetic appeal of the hole, the way it's shaped and flows together, the hole's flora and its natural beauty are EXTREMELY important to me and my number 1 criterion I use to rate a course. What I'm less interested in are scenic views that aren't directly integrated into the hole (e.g. far away lakes, mountains, etc.).

I have access to dozens of hikes within 30 minutes that offer amazing views, so perhaps that's affecting my perspective. Because when I play disc golf, I want to be focused on the hole; I don't play disc golf for scenic views when I can get them on a hike with my girlfriend. Don't get me wrong: I appreciate breathtaking views of the surrounding area when disc golfing, they're just much less important to me than the average disc golfer, which impacts my rating and makes it lower than others.

Hopefully I didn't come across as too negative in my review, as this is still a course worth checking out. After all, my rating of 3.5 is still indicative of a VERY GOOD course, but it fell well short of my expectations given that it's a top 10 rated course in California.

Tremendous Elevation Changes
Multiple shot types presented
Multiple Pin Placement (changed semi-monthly)
Relaxing Vibe

Very easy to lose disc
Extremely challenging (NOT beginner friendly)
Hot in the summer (with little shade)
A few gaps in the layout in terms of finding next hole
Terrain can be tough to wade through if OB (some rough patches of OB)

This course is definitely one everyone should play, but only after they have achieved a decent skill level. Also, you absolutely need to play as a group and have at least one spotter. It is incredibly easy to lose discs on this course. (Thankfully for the past year the marsh is dry because of the drought so that saves a few discs at least.)
This course is a challenge in terms of hole distance, mandos, use of terrain, several TOW shots, etc. An advanced player will love it -- I just recommend that rookies avoid this course.
Despite all of the challenges, there are a few ace runs possible (hole 10 for example) even with a weaker arm.
The layout is largely obvious, but I do recommend consulting a map beforehand just to get an idea of what to expect. There are a few "gaps" in my opinion between a few holes so you may have to search a little bit to get your bearings. Overall though an excellent layout.
I am rating this as 3.5 based on my 2 experiences here. The more you play this course the higher you will rate it. That also coincides with your skill level improving too.

This course has it all: uphill, long downhill, left-handers, right-handers, wooded, field, etc. There are multiple basket locations, which would make it interesting every time I played if I actually lived in the area! This course definitely challenges a player!

Being I played this on a holiday weekend, the entry fee was $15. For 3 people playing 3 9's, that was worth it, but a single would be a high price. There are multiple baskets in view on several holes which made navigation difficult for newbies and the baskets did not have numbers on them (see the Other Thoughts for tip). Quite exposed on the Front 9 which means you will get fried if you are not careful!

Overall, I thought this was a good destination course. If it's the first time playing the course since there are multiple tee locations, look in the upper left-hand corner of the hole overview at the tee. There is a washer with A, B, C, D, E that shows which basket location is being played. Took us almost 9 holes to figure that out! Make sure you bring hats and sunscreen on sunny days as you WILL get burned.

This course has a wide variety of obstacles. There is a ton of elevation change, so you gotta have up and down hill shots. Also have to be prepared for a trek. (not a stroll through the park) I am a mediocre player and i found the course to be very satisfying. I think it would be enjoyable for all skill levels.

This is a very scenic course located near a lake. Perfect if your trying to make a camping trip out of it, seeing as it is located on a campground. Also a good combination of technical shots and some long shots.Signs and flags on baskets for every hole, making it easy to follow. Also not very crowded.
Overall, i found this course to be very amusing, while somewhat challenging.

The course can get windy and has a few blind pin locations. Also its somewhat easy to loose discs if your not paying attention. There is brush covering a lot of the course which can swallow discs.

Challenging with a good variety of holes. Some wide open, some narrow through the trees, a couple across water. Friendly locals. Beautiful surroundings with awesome views of the lake, especially in the morning. Pretty well maintained and clean from trash I thought. Baskets and tees were in good shape. Great camping options for a day or two of disc golf.

The first few times it was a little difficult to find my way around the course, the signs to the hole can be hard to decipher, and finding the next tee involved a lot of guesswork. Also having to pay the day use fee ($8 going up to $10 in September 2008). But it's definitely worth the money.

Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this course. I don't really consider hills a con so I didn't put it in that section, but if you don't like hills this isn't the course for you. Reminded me somewhat of DeLaveaga in Santa Cruz, but less crowded and less garbage. And less poison oak. Very much recommend it.