Cave In Rock, Illinois · Hardin County

Nine holes above
the Ohio River.

Golf at the southern tip of Illinois — where the Shawnee hills meet the Ohio River and the woods frame every fairway.

(618) 289-4587 See green fees
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Hours
Dawn to Dusk · Seasonal
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Location
Cave In Rock, IL · Hardin County
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Course
9 Holes · Par 36
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Reservations
(618) 289-4587

Course Updates

Latest from
Hardin County GC.

April 2026
2026 Season Now Open
We’re open for the season. The course looks fantastic after a wet spring — lush fairways and smooth greens. Come play the most scenic nine in southern Illinois.
Season Update
March 2026
Tree Clearing on Hole 5
Storm damage from last fall has been cleared and hole 5 is back to full play. New sight lines actually make it a better hole — come see for yourself.
Maintenance
February 2026
Pair Golf with Shawnee Forest
Planning a trip to Shawnee National Forest? Add a round at Hardin County GC. We’re minutes from Garden of the Gods and the Cave In Rock ferry.
Travel

Green Fees

Simple pricing,
no surprises.

9 Holes · Walking
$15
per player
Best Value
All-Day Pass
$22
unlimited golf
Cart Rental
$12
per 9 holes
Pull carts available. Walking always welcome. Singles permitted anytime. (618) 289-4587

The Course

Wooded golf on
the Illinois border.

Hardin County Golf Course sits in the rugged hill country of far southern Illinois, just minutes from the Ohio River and the edge of Shawnee National Forest. This is not your typical flat Midwest layout — elevation changes, dense hardwoods, and narrow fairways make every hole a different challenge.

The course is a favorite of locals and a genuine surprise for visitors passing through on their way to Garden of the Gods or Cave In Rock State Park. Affordable, scenic, and about as far from a cookie-cutter course as you can get.

Holes
9
Par
36
Back Tees
3,120 yds
Forward Tees
2,500 yds

Course Details

Terrain
Hilly
Grass
Bermuda
Water Hazards
2 holes
Spikes
Soft only

Amenities

What we offer.

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Walking Permitted
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Pull Carts Available
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Cart Rentals
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Singles Welcome
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Call-to-Book
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Forest Setting

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Find Us

Near the Ohio River
in Hardin County.

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Address
Cave In Rock, IL 62919
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Phone
(618) 289-4587
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Hours
Dawn to Dusk · Seasonal
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Cave In Rock, IL 62919
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Reservations

Ready to play?

Call to book your tee time. Walk-ins always welcome.

(618) 289-4587