Chalky Butte Area

Chalky Butte Area is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public shooting ground located in the Boise area of Ada County, Idaho. This primitive, open-access facility provides shooters with an opportunity to practice marksmanship and enjoy shooting sports on federal public land at no cost.

Situated on BLM-managed lands near Boise, Chalky Butte Area offers shooters easy access to a designated shooting zone. The area features a basic parking area and primitive facilities typical of public land shooting grounds. As a public BLM area, it remains open to the general public during daylight hours, though visitors should always check current BLM regulations and any temporary closures before planning a visit.

The facility supports a variety of shooting disciplines:

• •Rifle shooting - Including centerfire and rimfire rifles
• •Pistol shooting - Handgun target practice and skill development
• •Shotgun shooting - Shotgun marksmanship practice
• •Black powder - Historical and traditional firearm shooting
• •Target practice - General accuracy and skill-building exercises

As a public BLM area, Chalky Butte Area operates under strict environmental and safety guidelines:

• •All BLM regulations apply; visitors must comply with federal public land rules
• •No shooting within 150 yards of roads to ensure public safety
• •Pack out all brass and targets - Leave no trace principles required
• •All Idaho firearm laws must be followed
• •No littering or abandoned targets permitted

This is a primitive shooting area with minimal developed infrastructure. Visitors should come prepared and self-sufficient. The setting provides a natural outdoor shooting experience ideal for practicing marksmanship, zeroing firearms, and enjoying shooting sports in a responsible manner.

Bring all necessary safety equipment, ammunition, targets, and supplies. This is a pack-in, pack-out facility, so plan accordingly and respect the land by removing all debris and spent brass.