The range may close without advance notice for law enforcement or hunter safety training. Call the Green Ridge State Forest office before visiting: 301-287-3124.
Permits are available at Green Ridge State Forest Headquarters, located at I-68 Exit 64. If the office is closed, self-registration is available at the outdoor kiosk. The range is unsupervised except during periods of heavy use.
Hours
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to sunset Monday, Wednesday through Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to sunset Tuesday: Closed for maintenance
Permits and Fees
A permit is required before using the range. Annual permits are valid one year from date of purchase. Visitors ages 16–64 pay $5.00 per day or $25.00 for an annual permit. Visitors under 16 or 65 and older pay $2.50 per day or $10.00 for an annual permit. A family annual pass is $50.00.
Range Rules
- Use firing benches only. One shooter per bench.
- No loaded weapons outside the firing line.
- Do not fire when anyone is downrange. Confirm the range is clear before firing.
- Paper targets only. Target center must be at least 4 feet above ground.
- No automatic weapons.
- Persons under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- No drugs or alcoholic beverages.
- No pets. No vehicles on the range area.
- Remove all targets, trash, and spent ammunition when you leave.
DNR may revoke a permit for any range violation or irresponsible behavior. Report problems to DNR Police (24 hours): 1-800-628-9944.
Firearms must be legal to possess and transport in Maryland.
Verify firearm legality through the Maryland State Police.
Other Public Shooting Ranges
Maryland DNR ranges:
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Elk Neck State Forest — Cecil County. 410-287-5675. Note: rifle and shotgun ranges closed through at least 2026; pistol and archery ranges open.
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Savage River State Forest — off New Germany Road, approx. 4.4 miles south of forest headquarters in Grantsville. 301-895-5759
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Myrtle Grove WMA — off Myrtle Grove Road, approx. 7 miles west of La Plata. 301-743-5161
Full list of Maryland shooting ranges (PDF)
