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Grand Valley Shooting Ranges (BLM, CO)

Colorado
OutdoorPublic welcome
Address Grand Valley Shooting Ranges, Mesa County, CO (BLM-managed land). GPS: 39.1888, -108.4973
Hours Typically daylight
Website blm.gov
Airgun policy at this range STATE-LEVEL TIER A (EXPLICIT): EXPLICITLY airgun-positive — CPW Cameo Bay 1 designated for ".22 rifle and airguns". BLM-BLM-Managed qualifying recreational shooting range on federal land in Mesa County, CO. 750 acres. Firearm, Sport Shooting. Airguns are unrestricted on BLM public lands for recreational target shooting at qualifying sites. Safety features: Berms, Buffer Distances. HAZMAT issues, unmanaged; 1978 a 10-year R&PP Lease for a “public shooting range and recreation area” was issued to the Mesa County. A concrete vault toilet was installed at the location but due to vandalism, the structure was removed by BLM. 1988 BLM decision that Mesa County would relinquish the lease.The concrete pads, shade structures and target berms were left.
Restrictions / notes BLM public-land recreational target shooting rules apply. Verify open status with local BLM Field Office (Grand Junction Field Office, Upper Colorado River District). GPS: 39.1888, -108.4973. Some BLM areas have seasonal closures; check before visiting.
Disciplines

What gets shot here

Firearm, Sport Shooting

Venue type

About the venue

BLM BLM-Managed qualifying recreational shooting range (BLM); Upper Colorado River District, Grand Junction Field Office

Colorado state policy · NOT specific to this range
Tier A

Restrictive — confirm rules carefully

EXPLICITLY airgun-positive — CPW Cameo Bay 1 designated for ".22 rifle and airguns"

Evidence CPW Cameo Shooting and Education Complex Action Shooting Pavilion: "Bay 1 is restricted to .22 rifle and airguns, and provides steel targets specifically designed for rimfire." Published in CPW range rules.

State-level restrictions Standard CPW range rules; some bays designated for specific calibers.

This describes Colorado state-level airgun law. Rules at this specific range may be stricter — always confirm with the range directly before traveling.

Last verified 2026-05-03
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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.