Cowlitz County Public Shooting Range

The Cowlitz County Gun Range is a public shooting facility located in Kelso, Washington, serving the local community and regional shooters. As of January 2026, the facility transitioned to county management through a partnership between Cowlitz County Parks and Recreation and the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office, replacing the previous volunteer-operated model that had been managed by Cowlitz Game and Anglers for many years.

Situated in Kelso, Washington, the range provides a venue for firearms practice and marksmanship training. The facility is operated as a public resource for the Cowlitz County community.

Following the transition to county management at the start of 2026, the range operates on a temporarily reduced schedule while county staff assess facility needs and update safety procedures. This transition period allows for comprehensive evaluation of the range's infrastructure and implementation of enhanced safety protocols.

The range is managed through a collaborative effort between county parks services and the Sheriff's Office to ensure safe, consistent oversight and professional management standards. More detailed information regarding hours of operation, fees, and specific facility updates are available as the county continues its operational assessment.

As a public shooting range, the facility serves hunters, sport shooters, law enforcement training, and firearm safety education. The range's transition to county management reflects a commitment to maintaining this important community resource with improved safety standards and professional oversight.