Outdoor places to shoot in the Vancouver area?

deloscielos · 07-22-2011, 12:53 PM

I would like to know if any of you kind gentlemen can point me in the direction of a place I can shoot (legally) in or around the Vancouver area! I'm not looking for any indoor or outdoor ranges, just looking for a secluded and safe place in the woods where I can shoot! I looked around on the net, but all I could find was outdated threads with outdated information.

I greatly appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance

deloscielos · 07-25-2011, 12:05 AM

Irrelevant thread - thanks to the map from dsolie
THANK YOU.

WGO Range Map

dsolie · 07-25-2011, 01:34 PM

No problem! Let me know if you find any cool areas when you go out. Map is always hungry for more info!

Sofa king · 09-07-2011, 08:28 AM

while I'm not familar with la center I do know of a place north of washougal

dsolie · 09-07-2011, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sofa king

while I'm not familar with la center I do know of a place north of washougal

If you can find the GPS coords via google maps I'll put it up on the map page!

Sofa king · 09-28-2011, 02:47 PM

I suppose I could take my GPS with me next time I go and write em down

deloscielos · 10-24-2011, 03:07 AM

Anyway, I found a great place to shoot. It's a lot closer than the Larch Mountain gravel pits. I live in La Center, WA and it takes me about 20-30 minutes to get there. Recommended to have 4x4 (especially if it's raining.)

This place is public, free, and all of the times I've gone up there I haven't seen anybody else up there.

I don't have GPS so I can't post coordinates. But I will tell you how to get there. It's really easy, especially if you're familiar with the area.

1] From I-5(N), take the Woodland exit, #21
2] Turn right at the exit (Lewis River Rd)
3] Follow Lewis River Rd for a ways until you reach Little Kalama River Road, and turn left there.
4] Continue on Little Kalama River Road until you reach a four-way intersection, turn right at the intersection (Davis Peak Road)
5] Keep going straight and you will see a few houses to the right, continue past the houses and the asphalt road will turn into a dirt road. (NOTE: You'll know you've passed the last house on the road when you see a blue truck, a creepy owl statue, and a hay barn with some cows.)
6] Continue past the last house, and you can pretty much pull off on any of the side roads and shoot wherever you like.

Side note:
The first right turn you'll come to has a yellow gate. Pull off there for longer range (50-200yards.)

Well I hope you don't have too much trouble finding the place. I found it no problem my first time going up there. About the 4x4, I wouldn't say it's required, but I personally would rather drive my Explorer out there instead of my Neon.

Happy Shooting, fellas.

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07-22-2011, 12:53 PM	#1
deloscielos Gunslinger Joined: Jul 2011 From: La Center, WA Posts: 40	Outdoor places to shoot in the Vancouver area? I would like to know if any of you kind gentlemen can point me in the direction of a place I can shoot (legally) in or around the Vancouver area! I'm not looking for any indoor or outdoor ranges, just looking for a secluded and safe place in the woods where I can shoot! I looked around on the net, but all I could find was outdated threads with outdated information. I greatly appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance Last edited by deloscielos; 07-22-2011 at 02:12 PM.

09-07-2011, 08:28 AM	#4
Sofa king Gunslinger Joined: Sep 2011 From: Da~Couve, Wa Posts: 27	outdoor shooting while I'm not familar with la center I do know of a place north of washougal

09-28-2011, 02:47 PM	#6
Sofa king Gunslinger Joined: Sep 2011 From: Da~Couve, Wa Posts: 27	GPS coords I suppose I could take my GPS with me next time I go and write em down

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07-25-2011, 12:05 AM	#2
deloscielos Gunslinger Joined: Jul 2011 From: La Center, WA Posts: 40	Irrelevant thread - thanks to the map from dsolie THANK YOU. WGO Range Map

07-25-2011, 01:34 PM	#3
dsolie Gunslinger Joined: Jul 2009 From: Olympia, WA Posts: 42	No problem! Let me know if you find any cool areas when you go out. Map is always hungry for more info!

10-24-2011, 03:07 AM	#7
deloscielos Gunslinger Joined: Jul 2011 From: La Center, WA Posts: 40	Anyway, I found a great place to shoot. It's a lot closer than the Larch Mountain gravel pits. I live in La Center, WA and it takes me about 20-30 minutes to get there. Recommended to have 4x4 (especially if it's raining.) This place is public, free, and all of the times I've gone up there I haven't seen anybody else up there. I don't have GPS so I can't post coordinates. But I will tell you how to get there. It's really easy, especially if you're familiar with the area. 1] From I-5(N), take the Woodland exit, #21 2] Turn right at the exit (Lewis River Rd) 3] Follow Lewis River Rd for a ways until you reach Little Kalama River Road, and turn left there. 4] Continue on Little Kalama River Road until you reach a four-way intersection, turn right at the intersection (Davis Peak Road) 5] Keep going straight and you will see a few houses to the right, continue past the houses and the asphalt road will turn into a dirt road. (NOTE: You'll know you've passed the last house on the road when you see a blue truck, a creepy owl statue, and a hay barn with some cows.) 6] Continue past the last house, and you can pretty much pull off on any of the side roads and shoot wherever you like. Side note: The first right turn you'll come to has a yellow gate. Pull off there for longer range (50-200yards.) Well I hope you don't have too much trouble finding the place. I found it no problem my first time going up there. About the 4x4, I wouldn't say it's required, but I personally would rather drive my Explorer out there instead of my Neon. Happy Shooting, fellas. [ALSO POSTED ON NORTHWESTFIREARMS]