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Recreation Region: North River Ranger District

West Side Shooting Range

This site offers both rifle and handgun shooting ranges with covered shooting platforms and benches. Eight lanes are available. 

Shotguns, clay or skeet shooting is prohibited.

Please bring your own paper targets and clean up your targets, trash, and casings before leaving. 

General Information

Early-May to Late-December

Sunrise to Sun Set

No shotguns or clay shooting allowed. Paper targets only.   

No fees are required for this site

This federal shooting range is kept up through your tax dollars and the generous donations of supporters who help ensure it remains safe and accessible for everyone.

Outside view of North River Ranger District Office

Address: 401 Oakwood Drive Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: 540-432-0187
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: brittany.lonas@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.60916667

Longitude: -79.17666667

Directions

From the junction of FDR 151 and Route 33: The range is located on FDR 151, about one mile north of the junction of FDR 151 and Route 33. The turnoff is about one mile east of the Brandywine Lake Recreation Area, in West Virginia.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated May 6, 2026