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Dayton Area Ranges: Benches, Bays, Clays and 3D Trails
A 35-mile radius around Dayton takes in 13 rifle and pistol ranges, 7 indoor ranges, 6 clay target grounds, 5 archery ranges and 5 ODNR public ranges.
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Getting to Dayton
Closest of every type to Dayton
Miles here are straight lines from the Dayton Census point; river bridges and interstate exits add road distance.
Public choice
Club range
Clays ground
Target lanes
Montgomery County holds the largest share, 7, out of 10 counties in reach. The ODNR list has 5 ranges in this circle, starting with Wildlife District 5 Office Shooting Range, Spring Valley Wildlife Area Shooting Range and Caesar Creek State Park Archery Range. Plan to join at 9 of them and to phone 22 more first. For distance, Middletown Sportsmen's Club leads with 200 yards. By distance band, 6 lie within 10 miles of Dayton, 11 between 10 and 20, and 19 out toward 35.
Dayton: every range on one map, with miles
Where the entry column says access is not stated, call before leaving Dayton.
| Name | Mi | Nearest town | Disciplines | Entry | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SimTrainer Indoor Range and Firearms Training Center indoor range | 4 | Dayton | rifle, handgun, rimfire, action pistol | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Miami Valley Shooting Grounds sporting clays course | 5 | Vandalia | trap, skeet, sporting clays, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Fox Shooting Loft indoor range | 6 | Fairborn | rifle, handgun, rimfire | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Vandalia Range & Armory indoor range | 7 | Vandalia | rifle, handgun, rimfire | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Wright-Patterson AFB Rod and Gun trap and skeet club | 7 | Wright-Patterson AFB | trap, skeet, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Sycamore State Park Archery Range archery range | 9 | Trotwood | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Range USA (Dayton) indoor range | 11 | Dayton | – | Access not stated | gunranges.org Nov 5, 2026 |
| Miamisburg Sportsmen's Club gun club | 11 | Miamisburg | handgun, rifle, steel | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Oak Grove Archery Range archery range | 14 | Washington Township | archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Stull Preserve sporting clays course | 15 | New Carlisle | sporting clays, archery, 3D archery, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Wildlife District 5 Office Shooting Range Division of Wildlife range | 15 | Xenia | archery, class D | Public, free | ohiodnr.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
Spring Valley Wildlife Area Shooting Range Division of Wildlife range | 17 | Waynesville | rifle, handgun, shotgun, trap | Range permit 18+ | ohiodnr.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
| Millers Gun Club gun club | 17 | Waynesville | trap, rifle, handgun, rimfire | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Troy Fish & Game Club trap and skeet club | 18 | Troy | trap, shotgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Greene County Fish & Game Association gun club | 18 | Xenia | trap, rifle, handgun, rimfire | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Fairborn Rifle & Pistol Club – Junior Div gun club | 19 | Springfield | rifle, handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Twin Valley Rod and Gun gun club | 20 | Camden | rifle, handgun, shotgun, archery | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Middletown Sportsmen's Club gun club | 20 | Middletown | trap, skeet, sporting clays, rifle | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Caesar Creek State Park Archery Range state park range | 21 | Waynesville | archery, class D | Public, free | dam.assets.ohio.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
| Clark County Sportsmen sporting clays course | 22 | Springfield | trap, skeet, sporting clays, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Mad River Armory and Range indoor range | 22 | Springfield | – | Access not stated | gunranges.org Nov 5, 2026 |
| Two Badges Shooting Club gun club | 25 | Piqua | – | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Rush Run Wildlife Area Shooting Range Division of Wildlife range | 26 | Somerville | shotgun, trap, class C | Range permit 18+ | ohiodnr.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
22three Gun Store, Range and Training indoor range | 26 | Lebanon | rifle, handgun, rimfire | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Piqua Fish and Game Protective Assn gun club | 27 | Piqua | trap, archery, muzzleloader, air gun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Buck Creek Archery Range archery range | 28 | Springfield | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Lake Bailee Recreational Park & Gun Range outdoor range | 29 | Hamilton | sporting clays, shotgun, rifle, handgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Deerfield Township Archery Range archery range | 30 | Kings Mills | archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Annie Oakley Rifle Club gun club | 31 | Greenville | rifle | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Hueston Woods State Park Archery Range state park range | 32 | College Corner | archery, class D | Public, free | dam.assets.ohio.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
Premier Shooting & Training Center indoor range | 34 | West Chester | – | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Clinton County Farmers and Sportsmens Association gun club | 34 | Wilmington | trap, skeet, rifle, handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Izaak Walton League – Tallawanda gun club | 34 | Oxford | trap, rifle, handgun, rimfire | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Champaign County Shooting Academy, Inc. archery range | 35 | Urbana | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
The Range at True North gun club | 35 | Oxford | handgun, to 100 yd | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Cherrybend Pheasant Farm sporting clays course | 35 | Wilmington | sporting clays, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Range listings checked November 6, 2026; town point from the Census Gazetteer.
Dayton: public range without dues
Wildlife District 5 Office Shooting Range, in Greene County, appears on ODNR’s list of 40. On the list it is class D. There is nothing to buy before shooting here.
From the ODNR range page, checked Nov 5, 2026.
Dayton: dates ahead
6 of 6 posted dates, drawn from club, promoter, CMP, ATA and NASP calendars.
| When, shoot, club | Type | Venue | Entry | Go | Listed at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14-15, 2026 Host: C&E Gun Shows | Gun show | Dayton: Montgomery County Event Center | $10.00 | Source page | gunshowtrader.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Nov 21-22, 2026 Host: C&E Gun Shows | Gun show | Dayton: Montgomery County Event Center | $$10 | Source page | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Dec 6, 2026 | NRL22 | Xenia: Greene County Fish & Game Association | Sign up | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Dec 19-20, 2026 Host: C&E Gun Shows | Gun show | Dayton: Montgomery County Event Center | $10.00 | Source page | gunshowtrader.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Class or clinic | Vandalia: Miami Valley Shooting Grounds Inc | Source page | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Jan 30, 2027 Host: National Archery in the Schools Program (Ohio NASP) | NASP tournament | Brookville | Source page | nasptournaments.org Nov 5, 2026 |
Restock stops near Dayton
Quickest restock: Cabela's Centerville, close to 10 miles.
| Retailer | Town | Where | Mi | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabela's | Centerville | 5500 Cornerstone North Blvd | 10 | listing |
| Dunham's Sports | Springfield | 1600 Upper Valley Pk. #9b | 22 | listing |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Springfield | 1690 N Bechtle Ave | 22 | listing |
| Dunham's Sports | Piqua | 987 E Ash St | 25 | listing |
| Chain | Go to | OH locations |
|---|---|---|
| Dunham's Sports | Store list | 27 stores |
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Guns Rounds Extras | 5 stores |
| Bass Pro Shops | Guns Rounds Extras | 3 stores |
| Cabela's | Guns Rounds Extras | 3 stores |
Department links from each retailer site (list checked Oct 9, 2026). Dunham’s Sports rows from the store list on dunhamssports.com/stores; Academy Sports + Outdoors rows from academy.com/storelocator/ohio and its store pages; Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s rows from the /us/oh/ pages in the stores.basspro.com and stores.cabelas.com sitemaps. Retrieved November 6, 2026. Plain links, no commission.
Dayton: neighbouring town lists
- Ketteringtable of 40
- Huber Heightstable of 30
- Beavercreektable of 35
- Fairborntable of 31
Dayton range FAQ
Does the Dayton list include an indoor range?
Inside the Dayton circle, roofed lanes belong to SimTrainer Indoor Range and Firearms Training Center, Fox Shooting Loft and Vandalia Range & Armory.
Where do Dayton wingshooters warm up on clay birds?
Ahead of the September dove opener, Dayton shooters can try Miami Valley Shooting Grounds, Wright-Patterson AFB Rod and Gun and Stull Preserve.
Where can Dayton archers shoot practice arrows?
Closest bow lanes to Dayton: Sycamore State Park Archery Range, Oak Grove Archery Range and Stull Preserve.
Which range near Dayton lists the longest distance?
Middletown Sportsmen's Club posts 200 yards, the most nearby.
Will a gun show or class come to the Dayton area soon?
Yes, 9 dated shoots are near enough for a day trip from Dayton.
When is the next firearm deer season for Dayton hunters?
Coming up across Ohio: youth deer gun, November 21 to November 22, 2026. Deer limit for Montgomery County: 3 (three-deer). The Montgomery County guide has every 2026-27 season row.
Where is the handiest range for people in Dayton?
SimTrainer Indoor Range and Firearms Training Center, near 4 miles from the town centre.
Is Dayton well supplied with places to shoot?
Yes: 36 within 35 miles.
Which public range is best placed for people in Dayton?
Wildlife District 5 Office Shooting Range, 15 miles away, on the ODNR list.
Hunting pages to pair with the Dayton ranges
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