Kings Mountain Archers

Kings Mountain Archers has operated the San Mateo County Public Archery Range continuously since 1956 under a use permit from the County Board of Supervisors. This 25-acre facility at Huddart County Park in Woodside is maintained entirely by KMA volunteers—a group of archery enthusiasts committed to teaching, promoting, and encouraging safe archery practice for youth and adults.

The range sits amid tall redwoods on the eastern slopes of the Kings Mountain area, offering challenging terrain and natural backdrops.

• •Field Range: 28 NFAA-approved targets arranged in two loops of 14 targets each. Distances range from 20 feet to 80 yards with separate marked yardages for Field, Hunter, Youth, and Cub divisions. Canyon walls and slopes provide safe natural backstops. Bow racks at each target position. One-way trails throughout.

• •Practice Range: Level and uphill shooting areas from 10 to 60 yards, with option to shoot up to 100 yards. Fixed shooting lines with rubber conveyor belt backstops to contain missed arrows. Designated Kids' Corner for young beginners.

• •Training Area: Dedicated space above the first parking lot for formal archery instruction, including monthly public lessons, scout and camp programs, and event warm-ups.

• •Amenities: Picnic areas with tables and BBQ grills, county-maintained restrooms, clubhouse with seating and equipment maintenance counter, gated member parking, limited visitor parking along Kings Mountain Road.

All household members are enrolled in the NFAA Group Insurance program (included in dues).

• •Membership Benefits:
• •Gated parking area access
• •Restrooms and clubhouse access
• •Competition participation and annual awards eligibility
• •Monthly newsletter (Rabbit Tracks) with scores, tips, and club updates
• •Voting rights on club issues
• •Discounts at participating local archery pro shops
• •Camaraderie with bowhunters and target shooters

• •Monthly Introductory Lesson: Open to the public. Taught by KMA certified instructors in the Training Area.

• •Hunter Safety Seminars: Public education programs.

• •Scout & Youth Programs: Partnership with Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts for archery education and safety training.

• •Community Events: Easter egg hunts and other activities to introduce the range to local families.

• •Club Competitions: Open to anyone. Monthly club shoots (second Sunday) and specialized events like 3-D shoots. Past KMA archers include world, national, and state champions—including a Team USA member who won gold and silver at the World Field Championships in France.

Trails and targets meet NFAA safety and field range competition guidelines. Four-star NFAA certified facility. Archery equipment only—no crossbows, broadheads, BB guns, paintball guns, firearms, or throwing knives.

"Safety is the number one goal on the archery range."

Key safety rules: No high draws. All archers must be behind the shooting line before shooting. One-way trails only. Shoot only from designated stakes at designated targets. Adult supervision required for children. No unauthorized targets (3-D, foam, or cube targets).

• •Range Address: 2050 Kings Mountain Rd, Woodside, CA 94062

• •Via Woodside Road: South/west 1.5 miles past I-280. Turn right onto Kings Mountain Rd. Brown gate entrance is 2.3 miles past Huddart Park entrance.

• •Via Skyline Boulevard: Turn onto Kings Mountain Rd. Brown gate (H11) is 0.7 miles down on the left side.

• •Parking: Members and guests use gated lot. Non-members park along Kings Mountain Road with ~100-yard walk-in.

Founded as a California non-profit corporation "to foster competition with bow and arrow, practice for hunting with the bow, and to provide personal enjoyment of the sport of archery." KMA runs volunteer maintenance projects including building and maintaining 46 permanent targets, repairing trails, picnic areas, and outbuildings. Funding comes primarily from membership dues, with smaller amounts from donations and competition registration fees. Donations support free lessons and community programs.

• •Club Meetings: First Thursday of every month at Veterans Memorial Building, 1455 Madison Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061.