Spring Valley Wildlife Area Shooting Range

Spring Valley Wildlife Area Shooting Range is a public shooting area located in Waynesville, Ohio, managed as part of the state's wildlife area system. This facility provides hunters and recreational shooters with a designated space to practice marksmanship and prepare for hunting season in an outdoor, natural environment.

The range accommodates a variety of shooting disciplines:

• •Rifle shooting - centerfire and rimfire practice
• •Pistol/handgun shooting for sport and self-defense training
• •Shotgun shooting including hunting patterns
• •Hunting preparation - sighting in rifles and practicing field marksmanship

As a wildlife area facility, Spring Valley is open to the public during designated hours. Being a public land shooting area, it operates under Ohio Department of Fish and Game regulations and state wildlife area rules. Visitors should verify current access conditions and any seasonal restrictions that may apply.

This is a primitive outdoor shooting area typical of Ohio wildlife areas. It provides open-air shooting opportunities in a natural setting rather than developed range infrastructure. The area serves both resident hunters and sport shooters seeking affordable, accessible practice opportunities.

Before visiting, check with Ohio Department of Fish and Game for current access information, operating hours, and any special closures or restrictions. Weather conditions can affect access on rural roads leading to the facility.