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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.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Open to the public during daylight hours, Sunday through Saturday (7 days a week). |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Restrictions: | Paper targets only, no glass, metal or other target material allowed. |
| Closest Towns: | Buena Vista & Salida, CO |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault toilet |
| Operated By: | Colorado Parks and Wildlife |
| Information Center: | For detailed information, please contact the Colorado Parks and Wildlife office in Salida at 719-530-5520. |
General Information
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.
Activities
Target Shooting
Highlights
- 'Queen of the 14ers'
She is the agency’s Colorado Fourteeners Program manager; others simply refer to her as ‘Queen of the 14ers’.
Location