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Chaffee County Shooting Range SWA

Chaffee County

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Chaffee County Shooting Range SWA

Chaffee County

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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

Purchase a Pass

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.

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No hunting opportunities available

Shooting Range

A. Open for public access sunrise to sunset.
B. No hunting.

Pack it out.

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.