Pros:
-excellent variety of distances, elevation, hazards, and shots needed - a great challenge
-not far from the interstate for those passing through
-plays most of a loop, and is a bargain at $5
-variety of basket types but all catch well and are painted bright red which helps them stand out and most have a nice big flag on top
-really takes advantage of the land available - you're playing in fields, among buildings and along a mountainside
-1 & 2 actually have light water hazards, which I don't see much of in the area
Cons:
-tee pads vary, some concrete, some dirt, some rubber mat
-signage lacking a bit, right now there's just a post at each tee
-no regular amenities to speak of - there's a restroom in the main lodge, pack it in/pack it out, the closest you'll get to a bench are boulders at some tees
Other Thoughts:
Rocky Mountain Village is definitely worth a stop if you're a local or just passing through. 27 very varied holes for $5. With the range of what the course asks of you as a player that's a bargain. The staff are also super helpful. You've got short ace runs, long bombers in fields for the big arms, tight wooded shots for the precision crowd. You've got backhands, forehands, hyzers, anhyzers, tomahawks, name it. There's definitely some elevation in play and some punishing terrain not only in terms of errant shots but errant steps. Most of the open shots don't have defined fairways, just shooting in a field; a lot of the wooded shots are tight, but there are lines visible. Part of the course plays through a horse pasture so on those open shots short grass isn't plentiful, in the woods what fairways you have are clear, and if you go off fairway it isn't too overgrown, though some of those holes can get steep and punishing.
I wouldn't bring a beginner or anyone that's not expecting a real hike. Or anyone afraid of horses. On a related sidenote, make sure to close their gate behind you. One issue that could be a problem is navigation/signage. It's inadequate at the tee and the map is a tad inaccurate around holes 24-27.
25 plays diagonally across the field toward the road, then you backtrack up to the tee for 26 to throw the other direction across the field. This tripped me up. That said, I've had way worse times finding myself around other courses.
A lack of amenities doesn't bother me; I had an awesome time, it tested my whole game and only left me wanting to play 27 more - I'll definitely be back. There is some rough out here though and it is a hike so, you know...know before you go.