Lake Tahoe
Coyote Moon
Mountain forest public golf
Coyote Moon is the mountain-golf personality round. It feels less manicured and more wild than the resort options, which is exactly why some groups will prefer it. It is also the course where a ball can disappear into pine shadows and nobody will feel sorry for you.
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The take
Coyote Moon is the mountain-golf personality round. It feels less manicured and more wild than the resort options, which is exactly why some groups will prefer it. It is also the course where a ball can disappear into pine shadows and nobody will feel sorry for you.
Best for
Scenery, forest isolation, and a pure Truckee public round
Watch out
Wild mountain misses and peak-season demand
How to play it
Strong play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- No homes on course
- Strong mountain feel
- Memorable setting
- Good Truckee fit
Watch-outs
- Not as polished as resort peers
- Can be penal
- Weather/conditions matter
Signature holes
5, 13, 14, 17
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
2026 posted rates run roughly $150 early/late season before 1 p.
Best season
Late May-June: Good if courses are open and the snowpack cooperates.
Caddies / walking
Most Tahoe golf is cart-friendly mountain/resort golf.
Replay priority
Medium
Booking move
Pick the base first, then anchor tee times.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Late May-June: Good if courses are open and the snowpack cooperates.
Jan
28F / 15F
Sun Low; rain Snow
Feb
31F / 16F
Sun Low; rain Snow
Mar
43F / 25F
Sun Mixed; rain Medium
Apr
57F / 36F
Sun Good; rain Medium
May
69F / 47F
Sun Best; rain Medium
Jun
78F / 57F
Sun Best; rain Medium
Google review
5/5 - 7 months ago
Coyote Moon Golf Course is absolutely stunning . The greens are fast and challenging, which really tests your short game. There’s a lot of tree and water hazards, so bring your fairway finder. The only downside was the pace of play, which ran a bit slow during my round, but every
Coyote Moon Golf Course is absolutely stunning . The greens are fast and challenging, which really tests your short game. There’s a lot of tree and water hazards, so bring your fairway finder. The only downside was the pace of play, which ran a bit slow during my round, but every
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Google review
5/5 - 10 months ago
Great, great course! Newly re-opened so the greens were slow, but rolled well. Amazing elevation changes and doglegs. You have to get the tee shot in the fairway. The course in terrific shape. A must play!
Great, great course! Newly re-opened so the greens were slow, but rolled well. Amazing elevation changes and doglegs. You have to get the tee shot in the fairway. The course in terrific shape. A must play!
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5/5 - 9 months ago
Stunning!!! We played five different courses in the area, and this one was by far our favorite!! Beautiful scenery, nice staff, and smooth greens.
Stunning!!! We played five different courses in the area, and this one was by far our favorite!! Beautiful scenery, nice staff, and smooth greens.
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