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Cedar Creek Shooting Range
The Cedar Creek Shooting Range in the Oconee National Forest is available for those interested in perfecting their target skills. The shooting range, which is in the Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area, is just one of 17 shooting ranges currently available on public land in Georgia. The range provides 10 shooting stations with a target distance of 100 yards for rifles and pistols.
The Cedar Creek Shooting Range was first proposed in November 1998 by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Resources Division. Support was also provided by the National Rifle Association, the Wild Turkey Federation, Quail Unlimited, and Putnam County.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Open- |
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| Operational Hours: | Open Sunrise to Sunset. Open year round. |
| Reservations: | None |
| Rentals & Guides: | None |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Toilets, Parking |
| Fees: | The following fees will apply:
Ga. Department of Natural Resources Hunting and Fishing License accepted for shooting privileges. |
| Restrictions: | Single shot and semi-automatic weapons only. No full automatic weapons allowed. Shotguns may only be patterned. Maximum caliber allowed is .50, muzzle loading weapons only. Eye and ear protection must be worn at all times while participating or observing shooting activities. Range rules are posted on the information board and are strictly enforced. Alcohol is not permitted on the range, in the parking lot, or on the shooting range access road. Skeet shooting not allowed. |
| Closest Towns: | Monticello, Ga is a 14-mile drive and Eatonton a 16-mile drive. For directions click on the show button in other activities below. |
| Water: | none |
| Restroom: | Vault toilet |
| Passes: | Ga. Hunting and Fishing Liscense, 1-800-366-2661 or visit https://georgiawildlife.com/licenses-permits-passes |
| Information Center: | Call the Oconee Ranger District Office for information at 706-485-7110. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p,m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding holidays Hunter Services 706-557-3355 Alcohol is not permitted on the range, in the parking lot, or on the shooting range access road. Skeet shooting not allowed. |
Activities
Target Shooting
Target shooting for pistols and rifles. The range is 100 yards. There are 10 shooting stations on the firing line. Find range rules and more information at: georgiawildlife.com/cedar-creek-shooting-range
General Info:
DirectionsFrom Monticello, take Highway 212 southeast for 12.6 miles to Bradley Road. Trun right and go 1.4 miles to the shooting range.
From Eatonton, go 0.2 mile southeast on N Jefferson St toward W Marion St. Continue onto Oak St. for 1.8 mile. Take Milledgeville Rd. 0.2 mile. The go 8 miles on GA-44 W/Gray Rd. Turn right onto GA-212 W/Kinderhook Rd. and go 4.3 mi to Bradley Road. Turn left and go 1.4 miles to the shooting range.
Parking
Ample parking is available.
Amenities
| Parking: | |
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| Toilets: | vault style toilets |
| Accessible: |