Colorado Shooting Locations

[grahambiel]

Maybe a shot in the dark but would anyone from Colorado be willing to PM me the location of any chunks of public land (or ranges that you like) that are good for target shooting and aren't too far off I70?

I'm from back east so won't be crowding your plinking spot (hence the request for PMs) but I'm just trying to find a good place to stop and check zero on our rifles after we fly in for our hunt this year. We won't get to the trailhead until dark so I'm hoping to find a convenient place on the way from the airport where we can safely confirm zero so if anyone has a spot they like that they wouldn't mind divulging via PM I'd greatly appreciate it.

I know there are fire restrictions in place in a lot of areas right now but hoping that's over by the time we get out there

 

[Poser]

Unless otherwise stated, you should be good to shoot on any public land open to hunting.

 

[BiggMc]

It should be good to do shooting, just be safe of the fire uphill.

 

[granite7]

I was going to recommend the Summit County Public range near Dillon. 5 minutes off if I-70. Unfortunately, it is closed due to fire risk.

Home - Summit County Shooting Range

A Public Shooting Range in the Heart of Summit County, CO Get Directions Range News Hours (Seasonal) The summer hours (April-October) for the range are: Weekdays: 7:00 AM till 7:00 PM Weekends: 8:00 AM till 5:00 PM The winter hours (November-March) for the range are: Weekdays: 7:00 AM till 5:00...

summitrange.org

With fire conditions this year, a lot of Coloradans would appreciate you not shooting in the Forest. Some counties have banned it already, so beware. The past few years the fire bans don’t get lifted even when it snows.

 

[Trogon]

Check the Colorado parks and wildlife website for public shooting ranges. There are a bunch.

 

[brsnow]

Chest creek state park has a range, it is not free but it is open. Coming from the airport it would be not too far out of the way.

 

[sndmn11]

Chest creek state park has a range, it is not free but it is open. Coming from the airport it would be not too far out of the way.

That's a good suggestion with the Dillon range closed. Colorado Clays has a range as well.

Colorado Clays Shooting Park - Denver's Most Complete Shooting Range Experience.

Welcoming competitive and recreational shooters of all ages and abilities. Sporting Clays, Skeet & Trap, rifle and pistol. The best shooting in Colorado.

www.coloradoclays.com

 

[TNKnoxville]

Don't know where you are headed but we shot at 2 ranges just north of Rifle, CO and I-70. One was just a small 6 person public range and was free. The other was bigger and awesome, they had kids setting up your targets and helping you out. We gave a donation to help their club out. Sorry can't remember the name of either, but we googled them when in Rifle and they came right up. Very nice!!!!!

 

[Woodrow F Call]

Bumping an old thread for additional input.

 

[ramsdude47]

Hard to beat the Cameo range

 

[Woodrow F Call]

Hard to beat the Cameo range

I saw that one.... It's a 4 hour drive when there isn't a issue with a mud slide.

Right now Cheyanne Mountain Shooting Complex looks to be the best option close by.

 

[huntsman22]

I'm right off I-70 an hour east of Denver, gongs to a mile....

 

[Woodrow F Call]

I'm right off I-70 an hour east of Denver, gongs to a mile....

Personal place?

 

[huntsman22]

Yup

 

[sndmn11]

Yup

I'll play and bring snacks

 

[rickco]

The Cameo range is one of the best in the country. Many pistol and rifle bays. Long-range steel. The sporting clays are a real challenge . A very safe range

 

[Woodrow F Call]

The Cameo range is one of the best in the country. Many pistol and rifle bays. Long-range steel. The sporting clays are a real challenge . A very safe range

Looks awesome, unfortunately without the mudslide it's 4hrs away from the Denver area.