The Best Stay & Play Experience in Nebraska

Golf, Hunting & Stay in Nebraska’s Sandhills

As featured on Golf Channel, ESPN, Golf Digest, LINKS Magazine and Golfweek

An Experience Worth the Journey

People come to Dismal River to slow down...
Here, there is space to play, space to think, and space to reconnect. Set in the rolling Sandhills of western Nebraska, Dismal River Club offers championship golf, guided hunting and thoughtful hospitality shaped by the Sandhills themselves.
BOOK STAY & PLAY

Golf & Hunting

IN THE NEBRASKA SANDHILLS

Championship Golf

Two championship links-style courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Doak.
Shaped by the dunes, wind, and daily conditions, these courses reward thoughtful play and offer a different experience each round.
EXPLORE THE COURSES

Pheasant and Grouse Hunting

Professionally guided upland, big game, and seasonal hunts across private Sandhills terrain.
Hunting at Dismal River is structured, managed, and designed to fit into multi-day stays, built to compliment the golf and lodging experience.
learn mOre

Explore Dismal River

AT DISMAL RIVER CLUB

Staying at Dismal River is designed for extended time on property.
Cabins and lodge accommodations support full days spent golfing, hunting, and outdoors, offering a place to reset without leaving the Sandhills.
Explore the Club

North 40 Lodging

Bobtail Cabins

Clubhouse Rooms

Signature Cabins

Luxury Homes

Play. Explore. Escape.

BOOK STAY & PLAY

Enhance Your Stay

Access guided outdoor experiences, events, and places to unwind during your stay.

A Few Words

FROM OUR GUESTS

TOP NOTCH!
"Unbelievable experience. The Golf was phenomenal and two of the most unique courses I’ve ever played. The hospitality, food, lodging, and service is all top notch!"
— Darryll M.
It's part of the experience
"For a unique, fun, and unpretentious golf experience, this place is a must. Don't let the travel deter you. In fact, it's part of the experience. Play both courses, you don't have to choose one over the other."
— Kelsey F.
First class everything
"Love the Dismal River Club. Just keeps getting better and better as well! Amazing food, lodging, facilities and service. Great place for family fun and adult fun. Golf, guns, pools, games, activities, etc."
— Chris B.
Excellent conditions on both courses
"I had the privilege of playing both the Red and White golf courses at Dismal River, and I was thoroughly impressed with the excellent condition of both."
— Alice I.
Didn’t want to leave
"Unbelievable experience. The Golf was phenomenal and two of the most unique courses I’ve ever played. The hospitality, food, lodging, and service is all top notch! We spent 4 nights 5 days there and didn’t want to leave."
— Ryan S.
top 5 location in my travels
"An absolute gem ! Definitely a must see for hunters or golf. I personally would go again for just the view & relaxation. Easily one of the top 5 location in my travels."
— Jeremiah F.

Weddings & Events

AT DISMAL RIVER CLUB

Dismal River hosts weddings, corporate retreats, and private gatherings designed to take place over multiple days.
Shaped by the dunes, wind, and daily conditions, these courses reward thoughtful play and offer a different experience each round.
EXPLORE EVENTS

Real Estate

AT DISMAL RIVER CLUB

Ownership offers a deeper connection to the land and community through private homes within Dismal River.
Homes are thoughtfully placed within the Sandhills, extending the experience beyond a quick trip and into a way of life.
EXPLORE OWNERSHIP