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Hi-Desert Rod and Gun Club
8046 Yucca Park Rd, Morongo Valley, CA
•Hi-Desert Rod and Gun Club started in the mid-1970s when local shooters organized to reopen an abandoned Yucca Valley range. What began as a relaxed fishing and shooting club evolved into a fully incorporated non-profit that purchased the entire 40-acre property in 2007. Today they're one of the few...
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Hi-Desert Rod and Gun Club started in the mid-1970s when local shooters organized to reopen an abandoned Yucca Valley range. What began as a relaxed fishing and shooting club evolved into a fully incorporated non-profit that purchased the entire 40-acre property in 2007. Today they're one of the few public-access ranges in the region.
"Clean air and friendly people in the high desert...come join us!"
Rifle & Pistol Range - 10 covered shooting stations - Targets at 25, 50, and 100 yard marks - Steel targets at 200 and 300 yards - Accommodates standing, sitting, and prone positions - Open Friday–Sunday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (last check-in 3:00 PM)
Trap & Shotgun Range - 5 shooting stations - Singles, handicap, and doubles configurations - Wednesday and Sunday mornings, starts 8:00 AM (sign-in by 10:00 AM)
Facilities & Amenities - Porta-potties available - Water for sale - Targets, target stands, and cardboard provided - Splatter targets available for purchase - BBQ grills and picnic tables with shade covers - Bring your own food and drinks (not at shooting benches)
The club hosts friendly competitions throughout the month:
| Event | Schedule | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ladies, Lead & Laughter | 1st Saturday | Women-only beginner instruction available |
| David Miller Memorial .22 Match | 2nd Saturday | NRA prone-style small bore competition |
| Steel Challenge | 3rd Saturday | 5 bays, timed competition format |
| Muzzleloader/Black Powder | 4th Saturday | Rifle/pistol range remains open |
| Shotgun Trap | Wed & Sun mornings | Regular open shooting |
Individual Membership: $60/year - Rifle/Pistol: $5 per day (vs. $20 non-member) - Trap: $6 per round (vs. $9 non-member) - One voting share at club meetings - Monthly newsletter - Membership pays for itself in 4 visits
Family Membership: $85/year - Covers member, spouse, children, and grandchildren under 18 in household - Same range discounts as individual - All family members can shoot at member rates
- •Active Military: Shoot at member prices with valid ID
Non-members: $20 per shooter per day (rifle/pistol), $9 per round (trap). Juniors under 18 on trap: $5 per round.
NRA-certified Range Safety Officers staff the firing line during all hours. They manage range operations, assist shooters, and maintain a safe environment.
The club offers certified firearm instruction—ask any RSO on duty to schedule a lesson.
- •Become a Range Safety Officer: If you're interested in becoming an NRA-certified RSO, the club runs training followed by 2 supervised shifts on the range. Contact [email protected] for details.
- •Rent or purchase firearms
- •Buy ammunition (see local sources below)
- •Shoot steel core ammunition (steel cased is fine)
- •Use certain ammo types (check the unauthorized ammo list)
Where to buy ammo locally: - Independence Guns: 56158 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, (760) 365-4867 - Big 5 Sporting Goods: 58111 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, (760) 228-1680
- •Range Address: 8046 Yucca Park Rd., Morongo Valley, CA 92256
- •Mailing Address: PO Box 69, Yucca Valley, CA 92286-0069
- •Phone: (760) 365-1355
Weather can close the outdoor range without notice. Call ahead if conditions are questionable.
The club maintains affiliations with both the National Rifle Association and California Rifle & Pistol Association, supporting responsible shooting sport in the high desert.