Spring Valley Shooting Range is an outdoor public range operated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife at Spring Valley Wildlife Area, 3570 Houston Rd. in Waynesville, Ohio. It is classified as a Class A (supervised rifle and pistol), C (unsupervised clay target shotgun) and D (unsupervised archery) range, and the trap and skeet range is supervised while the hand trap range is unsupervised (call the range for details).
The rifle and pistol ranges offer 10, 15, 25, 50, 75 and 100-yard shooting. The 10/15/25-yard range has 11 shooting stations, 5 of them standing. An additional 25-yard range has 8 sitting stations, the 25/50-yard range has 16 stations, and the 100-yard range has 30 stations, half of which can be set up to shoot 25, 50 or 75 yards depending on target placement. Pistols on the 50 and 100-yard ranges require the range supervisor's permission. The shotgun range accommodates 20 to 30 shooters; clay target throwers are provided, but shooters bring their own clay targets and may not use shot larger than 6.
Archery shooters have a static range with targets from 10 to 50 yards and a wooded trail course with 18 targets and 3 towers. The archery ranges are open dawn to dusk, are free, require no permit, and have no attendant or restrooms. The range also has an education center, firearm racks, and wooden target stands and masking tape available, along with restrooms and vending machines.
Shooters 18 and older need a Shooting Range Permit (1-day, annual, or annual/hunting license combo) purchased from a license outlet, online or through the HuntFish OH app; permits are not sold at the range. Shooters 17 and under shoot without a permit when directly supervised by an adult holding a valid permit. The range is open Wednesday through Sunday year-round and closes on several holidays. No classes, rentals or ammunition sales are listed.
At a glance
Range type: Outdoor, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Archery
Distances: Rifle/pistol: 10, 15, 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards. Shotgun: clay target range. Archery: static range 10-50 yards.
Access: Open to the public
Good to know: Family friendly
Services, training & programs
Rifle and pistol range, 10/15/25 yards, 11 stations (5 standing)
Additional 25-yard range, 8 sitting stations
25/50-yard rifle and pistol range, 16 stations
100-yard rifle and pistol range, 30 stations (half adjustable to 25/50/75 yards)
Shotgun clay target range for 20-30 shooters with clay throwers provided
Supervised trap and skeet range
Unsupervised hand trap range
Static archery range, targets 10-50 yards
Wooded archery trail course with 18 targets and 3 towers
On-site range attendant sign-in
Education center
Firearm racks
Wooden target stands and masking tape
Restrooms and vending machines
Handicap accessible parking and shooting benches (Class A ranges)
Amenities
Restrooms
Vending
Targets
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking
Pricing at Spring Valley Shooting Range
Range fees & day rates
1-Day Shooting Range Permit: $5 — Admits holder to Division of Wildlife Class A, B and C shooting ranges for one day. Code 720. Includes $1.00 writing fee. Not sold at the range; all sales final.
Annual Shooting Range Permit: $24 — Admits holder to Division of Wildlife Class A, B and C ranges for one year (March 1 through end of February). Code 700. Includes $1.00 writing fee.
Annual Permit + Hunting License Combo: $29.12 — Combination of annual shooting range permit and hunting license.
Shooters 17 and under: Free — No permit required but must be accompanied and directly monitored by an adult 18+ with a valid permit.
Archery ranges: Free — No permit required; no attendant or restrooms.
Permits are valid March 1 through the last day of February, must be in the customer's name, and are available at hunting/fishing license outlets, online, or via the HuntFish OH app. No refunds.
Prices are published by the range and can change — confirm before you visit.
Plan your visit
What to bring: Valid shooting range permit (age 18+), your own firearms and ammunition, your own clay targets for shotgun, and targets. Wooden target stands and masking tape are available.
Ammo policy: No tracer ammo, exploding targets, fully automatic firearms, Class 3 firearms, or illegal firearms (O.R.C. 2923). No shot larger than 6 on the shotgun range. No rapid fire; leave 1-3 seconds between shots. Legal targets on rifle/pistol ranges are single-sheet paper, stationary reactive or self-healing polymer targets; clays only on shotgun range.
Age policy: Shooters 17 and under do not need a permit but must be accompanied by and directly supervised by an adult 18+ holding a valid range permit. Shooters 18+ must have a permit.
Rental requirements: No rentals listed.
Dress code: No dress code stated. No alcohol; smoking and tobacco only in the designated area on the parking lot asphalt.
First-timer tips: Read all range rules before entering. Buy your permit beforehand because none are sold at the range. Shooters 18+ sign in with the attendant (no sign-in after 4:30pm) and sign out when leaving. Last shot at 4:40pm; everyone leaves by 5:00pm. Use designated pathways, place targets on target holders within the cardboard, and remove all trash and casings. Anyone can call a cease-fire; during one, unload, open actions, leave firearms on the bench and stay behind the cease-fire line.
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 9am - 5pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours?
The pistol, rifle and shotgun ranges are open Wednesday through Sunday, 9am to 5pm, year-round. Sign-in ends at 4:30pm, shooting stops at 4:40pm, and everyone must leave by 5:00pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Archery ranges are open dawn to dusk.
Which days is the range closed for holidays?
New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
A 1-day shooting range permit is $5, an annual permit is $24, and an annual permit/hunting license combo is $29.12. Archery ranges are free.
Can I buy a permit at the range?
No. Permits are sold at hunting and fishing license outlets, online, or through the HuntFish OH app, and must be in the customer's name.
What is the age policy?
Adults 18 and older need a permit. Shooters 17 and under do not need one but must be accompanied and directly monitored by an adult with a valid permit.
What distances are available?
Rifle and pistol shooting is available at 10, 15, 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards. Archery targets run from 10 to 50 yards.
Is there a shotgun range?
Yes, a clay target range for 20 to 30 shooters. Throwers are provided, but you must bring your own clay targets. Shot larger than 6 is prohibited.
Are there archery options?
Yes, a static range with targets 10 to 50 yards and a wooded trail with 18 targets and 3 towers. They are free, with no permit, attendant or restrooms.
What ammunition or firearms are not allowed?
Tracer ammo, exploding targets, fully automatic firearms, Class 3 firearms and illegal firearms are prohibited, as is rapid fire.
Do I need to sign in?
Yes. Shooters 18 and older must sign in with the range attendant before entering, by 4:30pm, and sign out when leaving.
Does the range rent guns or offer classes?
No rentals or classes are listed. Bring your own firearms and ammunition.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms and vending machines are listed on the range's rules sheet. Archery ranges have no restrooms.
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