47 years ago Art and Velma Anderson came to the Ashton area. When winter came they went down to California. While there they learned how to play golf. They came back to Ashton, went out to Squirrel, took a bulldozer and built the first 2 holes of Aspen Acres Golf Course in 1965. Within the next two years they added seven more holes to complete the first 9 holes.
Through their travels back and forth to California and Aspen Acres they made many friends in California that wanted to enjoy the cooler summers here; so Art and Velma built the first 8 R.V. spaces and a restroom/ shower for their guests. From this beginning, now Aspen Acres has blossomed into a full 18 hole golf course and 42 R.V. spaces with newly remodeled restrooms/showers for their guests. Aspen Acres was recently showcased on Idaho Public Television for small privately owned golf courses. The R.V. spaces are equipped with 50 amp service, water, and sewer. Aspen Acres also has Wi-Fi available for those who just can’t leave all their technology behind. Aspen Acres in now managed by the Anderson’s granddaughter Nancy Pierce. With so much work and upkeep, she expressed it is her “labor of love”. So, if you’re up to a little get-away and/or enjoy golfing; then we would encourage you to make Aspen Acres your destination
It’s Ashton’s little secret, peaceful paradise away from the hectic way of everyday living! Their hours are 8am-6pm.
For questions call 652-3524 .
