Beaver Dam Rock Pit

Great area, many hidden cameras that are reviewed by law enforcement is now making it safer then it was in years past.

ATF checking thing out.

Much higher Sheriff presence this year makes us feel safer. They were nice to move when we arrived!

No frills spot to shoot

AA=Alcohol & Ammunition

First of all, the folks that were already there were super nice! However, there are only 2 lanes. The first lane is maybe 7 feet or so wide. It’s only long enough for handguns. The second lane is wide enough for 10-15 people. Depending on how close you want to be to the people on each side of you. There are some rocks there to shoot off of. There is a reason they call it a pit. There is only 1 way down to set up your targets. There are no frames or anything else to set up your targets on. everyone must be in agreement of a cold range before you attempt to put out your targets. Easily a 150 yard range. But you’d better have a laser rangefinder if you’re wanting to shoot for accuracy. If it has rained recently, you will be standing or kneeling in mud. Better bring a chair or stool to shoot from, unless you want to just shoot in the offhand position. Plus, you’re shooting into the sun, all year round. The reason I give Beaver Dam Rock Pit only 2 stars is the lack of safety. I got there at 11am. It was already totally crowded. People are bunched up every 3-5 feet. When you have folks next to you shooting AR-15’s or AK-47’s or other semi auto’s, it becomes a problem. I saw some people drinking alcohol then shooting!!! That’s a problem, period. I should know. I was shot on an uncontrolled range 39 years ago. This one was even more crowded than the one I got shot on. I was in another lane hundreds of yards away from all other shooters and in another direction, and it wasn’t down range when I got shot. So, I do think that this is an unsafe range and I was in the Marines, and I’m used to Marines shooting either side of me. My friend who came along with me to Beaver Dam, didn’t even want to shoot at all. And was scared the entire time we were there. He didn’t want to be with me on the firing line to use my spotting scope. Another thing, it’s very loud on the noise part if you don’t have “electronic” hearing protection. Regular ear muffs will not do. North Fork Creek is only a few miles further from Portland. It seems to be a bit safer. Take the review for what it is. There’s no cell phone service.

So much space for people to shoot. Theres even an upper subsection

Great place to get a little range about 175 yards. It get crowded after noon but everyone was communicating about hot and cold bandage times to change targets and reset.

Took my boys out here. Fantastic place to shoot. I am glad we still have places like this.

This place is crazy. Its a bunch of random with every possible kind of gun, with no supervision and questionable training. People standing on the side of the road shooting bottles and trees, it was not a very safe place.