Chaffee County Shooting Range
CPW State Wildlife Area range on U.S. 285 at mile marker 137 between Salida and Buena Vista, next to the Chaffee County landfill. Rifle range with 8 covered benches, target stands at 25, 50, 100 and 200 yards and metal silhouettes out to 400+ yards; covered shotgun range with two bird throwers; covered pistol range to 25+ yards; small-bore rifle stands; archery range. Open daily sunrise to sunset. A Colorado hunting or fishing license or SWA pass is required for visitors 16 and older.
Public land and government ranges often require a day-use pass, weekly permit, or annual recreation pass before you can shoot. Rules, hours, and access restrictions vary by managing agency. Please research the specific permit requirements and current conditions before making the trip.