Ocala Shooting Range

LAKE GEORGE OFFICE SERVICES LIMITED ON MARCH 17-18

BE ADVISED - LAKE GEORGE OFFICE SERVICES LIMITED ON MARCH 17-18:

On March 17-18, all forest products (permits, passes and maps) on the Ocala National Forest will be sold ONLY at the Seminole Ranger Station (40929 SR 19 in Umatilla FL).

During this time, the Lake George Ranger Station (17147 E HWY 40 Silver Springs FL) will be open to assist visitors with information only, NOT forest product purchases.

This temporary adjustment is due to unplanned events. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.

Area Status: Open

The Ocala Shooting Range provides a place for improving shooting skills. It is open to the public when classes are not in session. It is unsupervised, so cooperation among shooters is a must!

Backboards are provided and must be maintained. Shooters must bring their own targets and tacks or staples.

The range is operated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) under a special use permit. Please consult their website for operational hours and classes.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Expect full recreation sites during weekends. Have backup plans. Sites may close when capacity is reached.
Operational Hours:	Please consult the FWC website for operational hours and classes.
Fees:	Free
Usage:	Medium-Heavy
Restrictions:	The range is located within a wildlife management area boundary, so transporting firearms to and from the range is limited to state and county roads and prohibited on forest service roads.
Closest Towns:	Mill Dam and Forest Corners to the west, Astor to the east.

General Information

General Notes:

The Ocala Shooting Range was built with funds provided by the Pittman-Robertson Act to be used by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Hunter Education Program. This Act levies an excise tax on all sporting arms and ammunition, which is then used for wildlife restoration and hunter education.