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Elk Neck State Forest Shooting Range

North East, Maryland
Public rangeOutdoorPublic welcome
Address 4395 Turkey Point Rd., North East, MD 21901 Phone (410) 287-5333

Airgun-confirmed venue. Direct evidence of airgun acceptance at this range — though policies can still change, so check current hours/rules before traveling.

About this range Strong evidence

Elk Neck State Forest Shooting Range is a public Maryland state forest shooting range at 4395 Turkey Point Rd in North East, MD 21901 (Cecil County, northeastern Maryland upper Chesapeake Bay). The 7-discipline outdoor facility offers Outdoor Pistol (25 yards), Outdoor Rifle (110 yards), Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Archery, and Airgun. As a Maryland DNR-operated state forest venue with explicit airgun discipline, this represents state-agency institutional airgun infrastructure — the second MD state forest documented after Green Ridge. Phone (410) 287-5333.

Disciplines

What gets shot here

Outdoor Pistol (25 yd); Outdoor Rifle (110 yd); Muzzleloading; Trap; Skeet; Archery; Airgun

Venue type

About the venue

Public Maryland STATE FOREST shooting range in North East (Cecil County, northeastern MD upper Chesapeake Bay). 7-discipline facility: Outdoor Pistol (25 yd), Outdoor Rifle (110 yd), Muzzleloading, Trap, Skeet, Archery, Airgun. NOTABLE: PUBLIC state forest operated venue with explicit Airgun = state-agency airgun infrastructure (Maryland DNR State Forest, second MD state forest documented).

Last verified 2026-05-12
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Important

Always call ahead.

Range policies change — sometimes mid-season. Indoor lanes update caliber rules, clubs revise membership requirements, and public ranges suspend airgun access without warning. Confirm current policy by phone or website before you make the trip.