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Recreation Region: Salida Ranger District

Chaffee County Shooting Range

This is not a U.S. Forest Service facility. The Chaffee County Shooting Range is managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Facilities: Rifle range with 8 covered shooting benches. Target placement available from 25 yards to 400+yards. Target stands available at 25 yds, 50 yds, 100 yds and 200 yds. Metal silhouette targets available out to 400+ yards.Shotgun range with covered sun shelter. Two bird throwing devices available on site. Pistol range with covered sun shelter. Target stands available and shooting distance available up to 25 yards+. Small bore rifle, target stands available.

General Information

Open to the public during daylight hours, Sunday through Saturday (7 days a week).

Paper targets only, no glass, metal or other target material allowed. 

Getting There

Directions

16550 US Highway 285; Salida, CO 81201. Between Salida and Buena Vista on Highway 285 at MM 137; adjacent to the Chaffee County landfill. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 18, 2025