For reference, I am an intermediate/advanced player.

This course has a good mix of long bomb shots and tight technical lines. Most shots require controlled shots to hit tight gaps and find narrow landing zones. There are enough spots to really unleash for players who enjoy those types of shots.

The course is well maintained with regular mowing of fairways, but not maintained on the level of some top tier courses.

As another review has said, this course has evolved a lot over the years. This course hosted an A-tier tournament this past year. At the time of this review, it is not yet on the level of most championship courses, but is well on its way.

long grass means that if you miss the fairway it can be difficult to locate your disc. Most people who play here have likely lost one or two.

water features are very avoidable, but beginners/intermediate should still be careful.

Trees and grass grow so fast - sometimes overgrowing the intended line for a hole.

I noticed that the images of holes on this page could use an update (they were taken in 2010, so it is totally understandable). A couple of the trees pictured have fallen, and a few new ones have been added.

This course plays completely different in the off-season. Without the leaves and grass, the lines open up and it becomes much easier.

Over the past few years, the place has been transformed into a proper 19 hole course with all of the amenities you would expect to see like concrete tee pads, multiple pin positions, signage, and routine maintenance. It's a big change since I last played it back in 2013/2014. Although this is the closest course to my house, I had avoided this course for years due to the factual descriptions you see in the other reviews below. Boy, was I surprised to come by years later and see the real gem this course has become. In the last week, I played this course three times, and I plan to hit it again today. Hell, I bought a state parks pass for the first time in my life.

The course has a great mix of tight woods holes that require a skilled throw to hit narrow gaps as well as several well-groomed tunnels. As it plays in and out of the woods, you are also presented with holes that have wide-open fairways and proper dog legs. There is water in play on many holes, although it's not always permanent. There is a lake in play here and there, but more often you will deal with the many canals and bridges that criss-cross the course. I assume they are irrigation canals that can be empty one day or have 4 feet of water the next.

There is shade at most tee pads, but a few are more exposed. Many tee's have benches and all have good signage. Navigating the course isn't nearly as tricky as it used to be thanks to well-groomed pathways that lead to the next hole. You really can't mess it up. The maps can make it seem like it's a little tricky to navigate, but on the ground, you play once and you know the way forever.

Many holes are on the short side, but that's not to say they aren't challenging. Others are quite long and have a Pro/Am stroke deviation listed on the tee pad sign. So depending on your level, yes, there are a few par 4 holes. I'll add that these are real par 4's, not just an exercise in how far you can throw a disc 2 or 3 times. These holes were thoughtfully designed.

In the summer there is a lake with a beach and a small water park right next to the course. You could bring your family, park them on the beach and duck out to play a round. The lake has also seen upgrades over the last few years. I hardly recognize the place from what it used to be. Where the water was often stagnant, the state added recirculation pumps. The water quality appears epic now. Where there was a swamp, there is now a bitchin' swimming lake with a large sandy beach. Great for swimming and Paddle Boarding.

A big thanks to all the people who made this course what it is today and continue to keep it in the good playable shape it's in right now.

This is not a parks course. This course was carved out of woods and old pasture. Although the grass is routinely maintained, they use a brush hog, not a finish mower. Frequent deviations from the fairways are going to happen for all but the best players. The rough can be rough. The ground is a mix of tall prairie grass and massively invasive weeds that plague the west for thousands of miles. I suggest gaiters in the summer months or you may want to toss your socks when you finish your round.

You have to pay ($5) to enter Eagle Island State Park and there is not too much on site so bring what you need. There are also mosquitos. The bugs aren't insane at the moment (late July), but it's worth a little bug spray.

There are almost no elevation changes to speak of. Hole 4 comes to mind as being the only hole with somewhat of a hill. Its not something anybody has any control over, so it is what it is. No top of the world shots here.

In Idaho, it only costs $10 per year for residents to get an annual pass to all the state parks. This is a screaming deal if you consider that like Eagle Island State Park, most charge $5 per day to enter.

There is a gas station/store a block west of the park entrance on State Street (Hwy 44). There is also Dickeys BBQ right across the street from the entrance road on State St as well as a Dutch Bros Coffee 1 block east of the entrance on State St.

During the Summer: Tall grasses make for challenging holes. Sometimes you're throwing into a four foot wall of grass and have to have a best guess as to where your disc should be going! Makes it very complicated and fun! The fairways, however, are mowed so typically easy to find your disc.

During the Winter: There are enough downed trees and good use of the terrain that the course is still really fun in the winter.

Tees are being worked on - mostly rubber pads but a few paved ones. All baskets are nice, though.

There are multiple walking/horse paths throughout the course, so just be aware of other people while playing.

The course is still relatively new, so the back 9 can be a bit confusing. Lack of signage and clear paths make your first time around a bit tricky - but if you stick with it it's worth it!

Being a state park, drinking is legal - but be courteous. There are trash cans around the course, but not at every hole. Just don't be a jerk - pack it in, pack it out!

Dogs: According to the rules, it is required that dogs are on leash. However, the ranger of the park is pretty laid back as long as your animal is under control. Be courteous to walkers, other players - have common sense and you'll be good to go!

I hope these are permanent!
It felt like playing on a mountain course.

Bring your hiking shoes.
No signs yet.

Follow the pink flags on the trees. Drive from the red flags on the ground. Let the stamped-down brush guide you if you get lost. Go with someone who knows where they are going.

I played the Summer 9 as they didn't have the winter course in yet.

These nine holes play clockwise around the small lake. As a RHBH player it is helpful that my shots fade away from the lake. The water would be a more significant hazard for LHBH or RHFH players.

While the trees in this area are not tall, they are brushy and thick, so missing your drives will require some "get out of jail" shots. Most of the holes have a narrow fairway that you'll need to hit, and a couple also have a low ceiling to work under.

Good range of hole lengths from 242 to 465 feet.

Huge parking area, nice restrooms and water fountains. Decent rubber fly pads that are starting to show some wear, and basic fiberglass tee signs.

This is a multi-use park, and a jogger came around a bend on the Hole 1 fairway just as I was getting ready to drive, so look out!

The tee signs are very basic and show two or three basket locations, but there is no way to know which pin is in use. On about half of the holes it is necessary to walk up a ways.

The area is brushy and overgrown, so you'll need to keep a close eye on your drive. Hole 6 had additional pathways mowed left and right of the main fairway that made it easier to chase discs.

It looks like the additional "Winter 9" would add a lot of interest to this course, as they play across a park-like area with large mature trees and rolling hills.

I am pleased to see another Idaho State Park with a decent disc golf course.

I first attempted to play the summer 9 by myself. After paying my $5 to enter the park, I found it almost deserted. The lake with it's inviting little beach was shut down due to some problems with the water. There were only a few cars in the lot and they were going hiking.
The information sheet states that the first tee is near the kiosk. After looking at five different kiosks, I finally located discovered the start of the disc golf course.

# 1 is a 300' blind anhyzer following the road. On the left is ugly, brown wild brush and high grass and on the right is deep, tall brush and trees and the lake. I decided right then and there not to play this hole by myself. As I was walking up to find the basket I ran into a local playing . So he guided me through the summer 9.
The course has rubber pads for tees. The signs are the old school fiberglass models. Every hole features a element of danger (losing discs). The holes were mostly tight and technical. Missing your line meant hunting for disc in extremely grabby and prickly Russian Olive trees. Navigation would have been quite challenging playing alone. I asked my local guide why anyone would play here instead of Anne Morrison and he said he was playing here because he could bring his dog was welcome here. He did have a nice dog, real polite and friendly like.

Playing in late July, everything was brown, overgrown and mostly prickly.
Navigation would be a challenge.
Each hole presents opportunity for lost discs.
$ 5 to play 9 holes.
Russian Olive trees are disc grabbing machines.

For a recreational player such as myself, this is an easy course to get in trouble on with it's fairly tight fairways and nasty rough. On most holes an accurate tee shot can reward you with a birdie but anything off the fairway often results in a double bogie.
If I lived in Boise, I doubt you'd ever find me playing here in the summer 9 setup. I don't have a dog!

• Front (summer) 9 has a safari feel. If you prefer groomed lawns, you won't like this ("Con" for some players).
• Challenging holes, hard to score low here.
• Water near many holes will force accuracy.
• Back (winter) 9 has some interesting holes including a cool downhill signature hole with the basket at the water's edge.
• Good workout, front 9 is pretty long for a 9-hole.

• I've only played in winter, but I've heard that the brush is thick in the summer.
• Water hazards will punish bad shots.
• $5 entry fee (most locals buy the season state park pass for $10)
• Winter holes are hard to navigate the first time.
• Ice on the pond can create a tough disc retrieval in cold weather.

LHBH's would love the front 9. I wonder if a leftie designed this course. I would play this in the winter to avoid the brush and get a full 18 holes. I like to combine it with Settler's Park in Meridian to make a nice day trip. I have yet to score under par on the front 9, but I like this challenge. I'm going to keep trying until I break par here. The back 9 has more birdie chances.

Winter is much better than Summer for this course. Winter is good because it takes 9 of the baskets from Bogus Basin and sets them up in the front of the park, around the water slide area. Some technical shots through trees, a shot up hill, and way down the hill from the water slide to the lake side. The grass for the winter course is very well kept, and it is nice to play on. Lake edge is shallow to retrieve discs in. Back 9 in the winter is nice because the brush is mostly dead and you can find your discs easier. An overall fun course to play in the Winter.

Course plays the back 9 in the Summer, getting some pretty nasty overgrowth around the back of the lake. Some of the holes have rough that swallows discs, making them very hard to find. The park requires an entry fee, which could be inconvenient, though my family usually has a season pass because of horse back riding. They need to buy 9 more baskets and have an 18 hole year round course.

Have 18 holes year round, keep the brush down in the summer, it would make the summer course so much more fun. Take care with the lake, you will lose discs, and someone will find them eventually. I gave the course a 3 because I like the Winter course, I would give the summer a 2 or a 2.5.

Challenging: Its not ultra-challenging but several holes do require skillful shots to avoid 'thick-enough' brushy areas. Distance and powerful shots are needed right from the get go with hole one requiring a strong RHBH turnover which cannot fade out. There are also several other holes where a big bomb over smaller trees or down longer fairways will payoff in lower scores and bonus birdies.

Beauty: This course has a certain beauty that reminds me a lot of the midwest - lots of marshy areas, deeper grassy areas, and low trees some of which look like old orchard areas. Eagle Island Park isn't overly scenic, but just enough to enjoy on your walk through the course.

Replay-factor: This is only my impression from playing the course through but the land seems pretty optimal to nice safari layouts with scattered trees, hills, and the lake. Additional pin placements also help ensure to hold the repeat player's interest at least for a few trips out.

Middling hole distances: There are a few holes at Eagle Island that I feel might be starting to be eclipsed by newer disc technology. On the worst examples, what may have once been a really nice par four hole is now a 'tweener' hole which will nearly always yield an easy three with only massive errors resulting in fours (and a huge arm needed for the rare two).

There is a fairly long walkout which may only apply to the summer course. This isn't really a big problem for me and it is probably worth the chance to play the winter 18 but some folks may not appreciate the extended trip back to the car.

It is a bit tough to rate this course after only seeing the winter layout, but overall, I was pleasantly surprised with the challenge and rather nice hole design. This course is definitely worth a play if you are headed through the area and ranks much better than most of the other area courses for players of all skill levels.

I played the Summer course (nine holes) while I was here so my rating might be kind of low and my review will only be for the first nine holes. The course plays around the lake and Eagle Island. Many holes have incorporated the lake to come into play to add to the challenge but with that being said I can only see losing a disc if you make a really bad throw, otherwise you should be alright. The course that I played (Summer nine) was more rugged and bushy than the other side of the park that had nice manicured green grass and hills with picnic tables around. Even though the course was a little brushy we didn't have any issues searching for lost discs. Some of the holes like number six which comes to mind right away could have the basket moved back a little ways to create a par four or a more challenging par 3 hole to advanced players but most of the fairways and baskets were chosen wisely. Duel pins and nice baskets are in place that should keep the course fun to you and somewhat challenging, this course is better suited for advanced players. Unlike the previous reviewers I found that navigation was fairly simple just looking for the tee pads and signs I usually found them within a couple of seconds.

The multiple basket locations are nice but the tee signs do not do a good enough job of showing you where they are as there are a couple of blind pins so you are going to have to walk the hole to see where to go. I really wish that I could have played the back nine holes because judging by the pictures these look like the best of the bunch and more than likely would have made my rating of this course higher. It's a shame that the course gets too busy in the Summer that they have to take our half of the course. $5 to play might not be worth it to some people for only nine holes.

While we were there the part of the course where the back nine plays through was being used by Civil War people who had a huge crowd of people watching them as they fired off blank canon rounds toward the water which was pointed our way. You could feel the blast even from several hundred feet away and it was a little scary. Overall this is a decent stop on your way to Boise but if the Summer course is only playable you may want to skip it and head out to Ann Morrison.

Was able to play the full 18 prior to the TVC. Great layout with couple very unique holes Front 9 (seasonal) are pretty short and wide open. Back 9 is much more difficult with some tough distance mixed in.

Absolutely horrible to Navigate on the front 9. Flags were out, but it's pretty tight and had trouble knowing which flags were for which holes. Back 9 was much easier to navigate.

Many of the tee pads are torn pretty severly. Would like to see them replaced. Overall a fun course.

- some really nice shots where you can open up.
- hole 16 is a great "off the top of a hill" shot
- the course was fairly well maintained.
- the water hazards were well used and created a challenge, but not an "oh sh*t" moment.

- there were a lot of shots that felt like luck due to throwing through heavy trees.
- the course design was good, but I could see if it was a busy day where there could be crossed paths.
- a few holes were just...strangely designed.
- $5 per car.

I really enjoyed myself here. The park was empty, joined by some good friends, hey. can't complain.

With the addition of the holes on the south side (late fall through spring), this might deserve an extra star on the rating (I'm partial to grassy hills, what can I say). The north side can be challenging, some tight shots between trees and a water hazard. Good map, pick one up on the way in.

The water looks a little less than appealing if you ever lost one in there. Plan on getting a little dirty on the north side, but if you're into the nature, I'm sure you won't mind.

Plenty of other activities in the park, not just disc golf.

Challenging.
Good baskets.

Access to the park is $4. During the summer when only 9 holes are up it doesn't quite seem worth it.

I'm used to Ann Morrison's wide open holes and smooth clean grass, so this was a bit of a challenge. My wife and I are probably higher end rec level players, and we had a heck of a time shooting par on most of the holes our first time through. I would be really interested to try this course in the winter.