Bear Mountain Ranch Golf Course

I love this course! The people are friendly, the holes are interesting and the views are spectacular. Even though I have never scored well on this course, I always look forward to playing it.

On a 36 hole trip to Gamble Sands over the US Open weekend, we decided to add Bear Mountain Ranch to the weekend plan. It was a wise decision that was evident as soon as we stepped onto the property. The staff was extremely friendly and the course was a lot of fun to play. I particularly enjoyed the front nine that wraps around a mountain side with some stunning views overlooking Lake Chelan.
I asked my friend John to give me his input on this course «Great start, good shoe selection, good halfway house, nice people, good breakfast sandwiches, no bears, good greens, fun elevation change holes.» If you are looking to add a course to a Gamble Sands trip, Bear Mountain Ranch is the perfect choice.

Lots of ascents and descents with great views and well-​kept grounds. The wind is a fun challenge and the course is sparsely populated. Go after 2pm and its only $ 55.00.

Talk about gorgeous! If anybody asks me where to play golf in Lake Chelan my first recommendation would be Bear Mountain Ranch. The course is beautifully kept and the views make the rather high price point worthwhile. Breathtaking views of Lake Chelan can be found on what seems like every single hole. The wide fairways allow you to spray the ball without getting into too much trouble. An ample putting green and a driving range provide sufficient practice facilities before teeing off.
What makes this course difficult is the elevation change. The uphill par 4 13^th has to be the steepest hole I’ve ever played. Measuring in at right around 300 yards, it plays closer to 400 and is incredibly challenging for those that can’t get loft on their tee shots.
The service at this course is excellent. By the time you step out of your car, attendants are waiting at your trunk with your cart ready to help you load your clubs. The pro shop is friendly and very informative. I only wish they had a cart serving drinks on the course.

Showed up with 13 people expected 10, they took care of us, no hassle, treated us amazing, and made us feel important. Great customer service and a great gold course, we will be back every year for that!

As a nearby resident in North Central Washington, we cherish our visits to Bear Mountain Ranch. The course plays difficult, but with five tees everyone can find a tee to match their talents if not their ego. We always play in the afternoon, when the sun is setting over Lake Chelan and the course. Priceless.
There are some truly memorable holes, large greens, dropping elevations. Now, there are a few climbing holes that play a bit awkward. Get over it quickly and focus on all that is good at Bear Mountain.
Save some gas in your tank for hole #18, a long par five with a creek crossing to top it all off. Give it your best shot and walk away with a smile on your face for the whole experience.
This is a must play course and combines well with Desert Canyon, across the Columbia River near Orondo, WA for those folks from out of town. It is shares ownership as of 2012. Great service and amazing architectural elements. You’ll see!

The course is very beautiful and in great shape but you better be a decent golfer to play a decent round. We played on a Monday so the green fees were reduced to $ 54 dollars (I think) so the value was certainly there. I just have a hard time with blind shots and hitting off slopes.
On a different note, there was bear sightings two days in a row.

This course is beautiful. It is very difficult and also one of the best values around Lake Chelan for serious golfers. I played here for less money than it cost to play at Lake Chelan Municipal, and the two courses do not compare. Bear Mountain has so many majestic holes with incredible elevation changes and constant views of the lake. It is really a treat to play here with incredible service that starts the instant you pull into the parking lot. You will be greeted immediately by someone delivering you a golf cart. The expansive ranch allows for very unique holes that do not get crowded right next to one another.