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Chaffee County Shooting Range SWA
Chaffee County
Access Requirements:
A valid hunting or fishing license OR SWA pass is required for everyone 16 or older to visit most SWAs, and visitors should check current hunting, fishing and land use regulations when planning to visit a State Wildlife Area.
Activities & Amenities:
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Camping
- Guides Available
Contact:
CPW Area 13 Office, Salida 719-530-5520
Chaffee County Shooting Range SWA
Chaffee County
Access Requirements:
A valid hunting or fishing license OR SWA pass is required for everyone 16 or older accessing this state wildlife area.
Activities & Amenities:
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Camping
- Guides Available
Contact:
CPW Area 13 Office, Salida 719-530-5520
About This State Wildlife Area
State Wildlife Areas are critical habitat areas for Colorado’s wildlife. Sportspeople’s license and recreational user pass fees pay for these parcels of land, which are managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife employees for the benefit of our wildlife. A valid hunting or fishing license OR SWA pass is required for everyone 16 or older to visit most SWAs, and visitors should check current hunting, fishing and land use regulations when planning to visit a State Wildlife Area.
Shooting Range
Shooting at Chaffee County Shooting Range
Open to the public during daylight hours, Sunday through Saturday (7 days a week).
Accessing the Archery Range
16550 US Highway 285; Salida, CO 81201. Between Salida and Buena Vista on Highway 285 at MM 137; adjacent to the Chaffee County landfill.
Rifle Range
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.
Range Amenities
- Vault style restrooms
- Shade Shelter
Shotgun Range
Covered sun shelter. Two bird throwing devices available on site.
Pistol Range
Covered sun shelter. Target stands available and shooting distance available up to 25 yards+. Small bore rifle, target stands available.
10 acres.
7783
56
No hunting opportunities available
Shooting Range
A. Open for public access sunrise to sunset.
B. No hunting.
You can help!
Leave No Trace
When visiting state lands, remember to practice the seven Leave No Trace principles. Travel and park on durable surfaces, including established parking spots and campsites, and stay on areas of rock, gravel, and dry grasses or snow. Remember to pack out what you packed in. When shooting is permitted on a property, pick up your spent shells, target remnants, clays and carry our trash or anything else you brought with you.