KELSEY CREEK 528G shooting range
Mile High Target Tailgating
KELSEY CREEK 528G shooting range
Mile High Target Tailgating
Sport shooting & tailgating come together in the Rockies
Only an hour from Denver, Colorado Springs, or Castle Rock, the shooting range is free to the public, no reservations required, and open daily from dawn till dusk. Closed on the first Monday of every month for maintenance except for holiday Mondays. Also closed day after Thanksgiving through 2nd weekend in December.
The Range
Enormous berm backstop
Kelsey Creek features a an exceptionally large berm backstop. There are no services or conveniences so bring EVERYTHING you might need for tailgating and target shooting.
Place your targets out to 100 feet
Set up your tailgate gear, targets, and target stands directly BEHIND your vehicle. Only use clay pigeons, cardboard, and paper targets manufactured for firearm use.
Have fun & stay safe
Please make a clear and obvious firing line with others. Everyone shoots SOUTH towards berm including skeet shooters. Communicate and work as a group to establish cease fires, cold ranges, and hot ranges.
Clean up after yourself
Leave the range better than you found it. Take out an EXTRA bag or two of trash. Keep it Clean and Keep it Open.
Know Before You Go
Check the weather
Weather in Colorado can quickly change from a sunny day to light rain, chilly gusty winds, light snow fall, cold drenching thunderstorm and back to sunny skies. Take extra clothing for weather and altitude.
Laws, Ordinances, Rules, & Orders
Visitors shall abide by all Federal regulations, USFS orders, Colorado laws, Jefferson County ordinances and area signage. See Target Shooting Regulations below.
Watch video series
This five-video series was created to help new and experienced target shooting participants have a safe and successful experience on public lands. From choosing a safe location to cleaning up afterward, each video in the series highlights an important aspect of target shooting.
Gear Up & Go
Targets, Target Stands, & Trap
Targets, Target Stands, & Trap
Targets, Target Stands, & Trap
Bring target stands and targets that are specifically designed and manufactured for firearm use. No EXPLODING targets.
Personal Protection Equipment
Targets, Target Stands, & Trap
Targets, Target Stands, & Trap
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in particular eye and ear protection equipment is required. Baseball cap highly recommended.
First Aid Kit with Tourniquet
Targets, Target Stands, & Trap
First Aid Kit with Tourniquet
Always include your First Aid Kit and tourniquet(s) with your gear anytime you head out to the range.
Checklist and Maps
Checklist and Maps
First Aid Kit with Tourniquet
Download our checklist and map and target tailgate like a boss. Map includes alternate routes to avoid highway 285 traffic. Be completely prepared and equipped since there are no services or facilities at range.
Ammunition
Checklist and Maps
Skill Level
Incendiary or tracer rounds of any kind are NOT allowed. Shotgun shells with biodegradable or fiber wadding no larger than number 7 bird shot is recommended. Pick up your used shells and any plastic wadding.
Skill Level
Checklist and Maps
Skill Level
Newbies should train with a professional instructor at a supervised and controlled facility before shooting on your own. Feel free to bring a certified instructor with you to the range. At a minimum, train with Lena before coming out.
Range Safety
RULES
SAFETY CALLS
SAFETY
- All shooting is towards the berm backstop on SOUTH side. Shooting trees, natural resources, or any other direction is illegal, irresponsible, and dangerous.
- Alcohol, drugs, intoxicants, and all PERSONS under the influence of such are prohibited from this area.
- Pack out everything you brought into this area. If you can, then please pack out
- All shooting is towards the berm backstop on SOUTH side. Shooting trees, natural resources, or any other direction is illegal, irresponsible, and dangerous.
- Alcohol, drugs, intoxicants, and all PERSONS under the influence of such are prohibited from this area.
- Pack out everything you brought into this area. If you can, then please pack out an EXTRA bag or two of trash.
- Pets are NOT allowed in this area at any time.
- OPEN daylight hours dawn till dusk.
- CLOSED every 1st Monday of the month for maintenance and care except holiday Mondays.
SAFETY
SAFETY CALLS
SAFETY
- Make a CLEAR and obvious firing line with everyone.
- Work together as a GROUP to establish cease fires, hot range and cold range safety calls.
- Never handle any firearms while people are down range PAST the firing line.
- Treat all firearms as if they are LOADED.
- Keep your weapon on SAFE until you are ready and intend to shoot it.
- Keep your finger
- Make a CLEAR and obvious firing line with everyone.
- Work together as a GROUP to establish cease fires, hot range and cold range safety calls.
- Never handle any firearms while people are down range PAST the firing line.
- Treat all firearms as if they are LOADED.
- Keep your weapon on SAFE until you are ready and intend to shoot it.
- Keep your finger OFF the trigger until the sights are on your target.
- Never point a gun at a person or ANYTHING you are not willing to destroy.
- Eye and ear protection must be worn by everyone when range is declared HOT.
- Communicate and follow all SAFETY CALLS immediately.
SAFETY CALLS
SAFETY CALLS
SAFETY CALLS
- CEASE FIRE All shooting stops immediately. Put firearms in SAFE MODE. Engage safety, open action, unload ammunition, sling rifles, and holster pistols.
- COLD RANGE Guns remain in SAFE MODE. Do not handle or touch any firearms. You can now go down range past firing line in a GROUP to patch, score, set up, and retrieve targets. You may also p
- CEASE FIRE All shooting stops immediately. Put firearms in SAFE MODE. Engage safety, open action, unload ammunition, sling rifles, and holster pistols.
- COLD RANGE Guns remain in SAFE MODE. Do not handle or touch any firearms. You can now go down range past firing line in a GROUP to patch, score, set up, and retrieve targets. You may also pick up trash, shells, and cartridge casings.
- HOT RANGE After everyone has returned behind the firing line, put on PPE, and given a ready THUMBS UP, then hot range will be called and firing begins.
If you observe ANY unsafe condition, then shout as loud as possible
“CEASE FIRE.”
Safety is everyone’s responsibility!
Contact Us
Directions - Less than an hour drive from Denver
Take US Hwy 285 South through Conifer. At traffic light in Pine Junction, turn left (South) on County Road 126. Go past NFSR 550 (Wellington Lake), then NFSR 528G is the next right at the bottom of the hill. Stop, read signs, and put on hearing & eye protection BEFORE entering.
Hours
Open during DAYLIGHT hours dawn till dusk. Closed the 1st Monday of every month for maintenance except on holiday Mondays. Also closed the day after Thanksgiving through the 2nd weekend in December. USFS South Platte Ranger District or Jefferson County Sheriff may close area to shooting during extreme fire danger at anytime.
