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Springfield range roundup
Springfield Area Ranges: Benches, Bays, Clays and 3D Trails
Springfield shooters have 34 ranges inside 35 miles, namely 10 rifle and pistol ranges, 9 clay target grounds, 6 archery ranges, 5 indoor ranges and 4 ODNR public ranges.
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Getting to Springfield
Closest of every type to Springfield
From the Springfield Census point it is only 2 miles to Mad River Armory and Range.
No-dues range
Winter pick
Outdoor bench
Trap or clays
Archery
Buck Creek Archery Range
Montgomery County holds the largest share, 7, out of 11 counties in reach. Public state ranges within reach: Wildlife District 5 Office Shooting Range, Spring Valley Wildlife Area Shooting Range and Caesar Creek State Park Archery Range. 9 want a membership card, while 21 leave it open. For distance, Spring Valley Wildlife Area Shooting Range leads with 100 yards. Moving out from Springfield: 4 in the first 10 miles, 6 in the next 10, 24 beyond.
Springfield distance table and pins
Zoom the map out to see the whole circle around Springfield.
| Name | Mi | Nearest town | Disciplines | Entry | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mad River Armory and Range indoor range | 2 | Springfield | – | Access not stated | gunranges.org Nov 5, 2026 |
| Buck Creek Archery Range archery range | 4 | Springfield | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Fairborn Rifle & Pistol Club – Junior Div gun club | 5 | Springfield | rifle, handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Clark County Sportsmen sporting clays course | 6 | Springfield | trap, skeet, sporting clays, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.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 |
Champaign County 4H Shooting Sports gun club | 15 | Urbana | rifle, rimfire, handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Champaign County Shooting Academy, Inc. archery range | 15 | Urbana | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Wildlife District 5 Office Shooting Range Division of Wildlife range | 17 | Xenia | archery, class D | Public, free | ohiodnr.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
Wright-Patterson AFB Rod and Gun trap and skeet club | 17 | Wright-Patterson AFB | trap, skeet, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Fox Shooting Loft indoor range | 19 | Fairborn | rifle, handgun, rimfire | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Troy Fish & Game Club trap and skeet club | 21 | Troy | trap, shotgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Miami Valley Shooting Grounds sporting clays course | 21 | Vandalia | trap, skeet, sporting clays, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Greene County Fish & Game Association gun club | 21 | Xenia | trap, rifle, handgun, rimfire | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Madison County Fish & Game trap and skeet club | 23 | London | trap, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Vandalia Range & Armory indoor range | 23 | Vandalia | rifle, handgun, rimfire | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Twins Archery archery range | 24 | North Lewisburg | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
SimTrainer Indoor Range and Firearms Training Center indoor range | 26 | Dayton | rifle, handgun, rimfire, action pistol | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Spring Valley Wildlife Area Shooting Range Division of Wildlife range | 27 | Waynesville | rifle, handgun, shotgun, trap | Range permit 18+ | ohiodnr.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
Logan County Fish and Game Assoc outdoor range | 28 | Bellefontaine | trap, archery, muzzleloader, handgun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Two Badges Shooting Club gun club | 28 | Piqua | – | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Oak Grove Archery Range archery range | 30 | Washington Township | archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Caesar Creek State Park Archery Range state park range | 30 | Waynesville | archery, class D | Public, free | dam.assets.ohio.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
| Range USA (Dayton) indoor range | 31 | Dayton | – | Access not stated | gunranges.org Nov 5, 2026 |
Sycamore State Park Archery Range archery range | 31 | Trotwood | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Piqua Fish and Game Protective Assn gun club | 32 | Piqua | trap, archery, muzzleloader, air gun | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Mad River Sportsman's Club sporting clays course | 33 | Bellefontaine | sporting clays, 5-stand, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Millers Gun Club gun club | 33 | Waynesville | trap, rifle, handgun, rimfire | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Miamisburg Sportsmen's Club gun club | 33 | Miamisburg | handgun, rifle, steel | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Cherrybend Pheasant Farm sporting clays course | 33 | Wilmington | sporting clays, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Deer Creek Wildlife Area Shooting Range Division of Wildlife range | 33 | Mount Sterling | rifle, handgun, shotgun, trap | Range permit 18+ | ohiodnr.gov Nov 5, 2026 |
| Patriot's Attic outdoor range | 34 | Huntsville | handgun, rimfire | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Attaboyz Archery archery range | 34 | Plain City | archery, 3D archery | Access not stated | findarcheryranges.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Mill Creek Hunting Preserve sporting clays course | 35 | Marysville | sporting clays, shotgun | Access not stated | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| West Mansfield Conservation Club gun club | 35 | West Mansfield | trap, sporting clays, shotgun, rifle | Members only | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Range listings checked November 6, 2026; town point from the Census Gazetteer.
Closest ODNR-listed line for Springfield
District Five Office holds this ODNR-listed range. Class D on the ODNR scale. Entry costs nothing at this archery range.
From the ODNR range page, checked Nov 5, 2026.
Springfield: shows and matches
5 of 5 posted dates, drawn from club, promoter, CMP, ATA and NASP calendars.
| Dates, name, organizer | Discipline | Place | Cost | Page | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14-15, 2026 Host: C&E Gun Shows | Gun show | Dayton: Montgomery County Event Center | $10.00 | Posted at | gunshowtrader.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Nov 21-22, 2026 Host: C&E Gun Shows | Gun show | Dayton: Montgomery County Event Center | $$10 | Posted at | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 |
| Dec 6, 2026 | NRL22 | Xenia: Greene County Fish & Game Association | Entry | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Dec 19, 2026 | Class or clinic | Vandalia: Miami Valley Shooting Grounds Inc | Posted at | boisegunclub.com Nov 5, 2026 | |
| Dec 19-20, 2026 Host: C&E Gun Shows | Gun show | Dayton: Montgomery County Event Center | $10.00 | Posted at | gunshowtrader.com Nov 5, 2026 |
Restock stops near Springfield
Need shells before the drive? Academy Sports + Outdoors Springfield lies about 2 miles from here.
| Chain | City | Location | Miles | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Sports + Outdoors | Springfield | 1690 N Bechtle Ave | 2 | details |
| Dunham's Sports | Springfield | 1600 Upper Valley Pk. #9b | 3 | details |
| Cabela's | Centerville | 5500 Cornerstone North Blvd | 25 | details |
| Dunham's Sports | Bellefontaine | 2061 S. Main Street | 28 | details |
| Retailer | Departments | In Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Dunham's Sports | Locations | 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.
More town range pages close to Springfield
- Urbana13 mi from here
- Fairborn14 mi from here
- Huber Heights18 mi from here
- Xenia19 mi from here
Common questions from Springfield
Which public range is best placed for people in Springfield?
Wildlife District 5 Office Shooting Range, 17 miles away, on the ODNR list.
Is Springfield well supplied with places to shoot?
Yes: 34 within 35 miles.
Where do Springfield wingshooters warm up on clay birds?
Ahead of the September dove opener, Springfield shooters can try Clark County Sportsmen, Stull Preserve and Wright-Patterson AFB Rod and Gun.
Where do Springfield handgun shooters practise in January?
Out of the wind and rain, the indoor choices nearest Springfield are Mad River Armory and Range, Fox Shooting Loft and Vandalia Range & Armory.
How far does the deepest line near Springfield go?
Spring Valley Wildlife Area Shooting Range posts the deepest lane in the circle, 100 yards.
Where can Springfield archers get ready for the archery deer season?
Start with Buck Creek Archery Range, Stull Preserve and Champaign County Shooting Academy, Inc. for archery near Springfield.
Which deer limit and gun dates cover the Springfield area?
Plan range time ahead of the youth deer gun dates, November 21 to November 22, 2026. Bag limit in Clark County: 3 deer, a three-deer county. Slugs, straight-wall rifles, handguns and muzzleloaders are the legal choices; see the digest.
Will a gun show or class come to the Springfield area soon?
Yes, 5 dated shoots are near enough for a day trip from Springfield.
Where is the handiest range for people in Springfield?
Mad River Armory and Range, near 2 miles from the town centre.
Hunting pages to pair with the Springfield ranges
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