Chadron State Park

Chadron State Park features open outdoor shooting facilities nestled in Nebraska's scenic Pine Ridge region. Located at 15951 Highway 385 in Chadron, this historic state park—Nebraska's first, established in 1921—offers shooters access to natural landscape shooting opportunities alongside world-class recreational amenities.

The park supports multiple shooting disciplines across its open outdoor range:

• •Rifle shooting - Practice and hunting preparation
• •Shotgun shooting - Includes trap and sporting clays opportunities
• •Pistol shooting - Handgun marksmanship development
• •Hunting practice - Seasonal preparation for Nebraska hunting seasons

The range operates within the distinctive buttes and canyons of the Pine Ridge landscape, providing natural backdrop and isolation for safe shooting practice.

Chadron State Park provides basic shooting range infrastructure:

• •Open outdoor shooting areas
• •Dedicated parking areas
• •Natural landscape setting
• •No developed indoor amenities

The park also features 22 rental cabins, camping sites (electric and basic), a swimming pool, fishing ponds, hiking and biking trails, and other recreational facilities, making it an ideal destination for multi-day shooting trips.

All shooting at Chadron State Park is governed by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission regulations. Shooters must:

• •Observe all state park regulations
• •Follow Nebraska Department of Parks and Recreation rules
• •Adhere to current hunting seasons and firearm regulations
• •Avoid shooting within park boundaries near developed areas and facilities

For specific information about range hours, designated shooting areas, and current regulations, contact the park directly at (308) 432-6167.