Ortonville

  • The DNR-staffed Ortonville shooting range offers a safe shooting environment for you and your friends and family, with customer-friendly, highly trained employees and amenities like a handgun range and modern restrooms.

    You will notice continued improvements to our ranges. These renovations are funded by grants through the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 

    News/Updates

    • Thanksgiving holiday closure
      The DNR Dansville, Ortonville, Pontiac Lake, Rose Lake and Sharonville shooting ranges will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29. The ranges will reopen Saturday, Nov. 30.
       
    • Christmas/New Year's holiday closure
      The DNR Ortonville, Pontiac Lake, Rose Lake and Sharonville shooting ranges will be closed for the Christmas holiday Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Friday, Dec. 27 (reopening Saturday, Dec. 28) and for the New Year's holiday Tuesday, Dec. 31 through Friday, Jan. 3 (reopening Saturday, Jan. 4).

    Location, Hours, Fees

    5380 Sawmill Lake Road (west of Paderock Road)
    Ortonville, MI 48462
    Map of Ortonville Recreation Area, Lapeer County
    GPS: 42.88212N; 83.43028W
    248-627-5569

    Nov. 16 through Sept. 30: Thursday - Monday
    10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Oct. 1 through Oct. 31: Wednesday - Monday
    10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Nov. 1 through Nov. 15: Seven Days/Week
    10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Range fees are $4 per shooter (cash or checks only; credit and debit cards are not accepted), age 16 and older, per day. Shooters under the age of 15 shoot free. Shooters under the age of 16 must be directly supervised by an adult.

    A Recreation Passport is required for entry.

    Offerings

    Accessible shooting stations and pathways at 10, 25, 50, 100, and 200 yards.

    Rifle/Pistol Range (rifles, muzzle loaders, handguns and shotguns with slugs only)
    6 stations at 200 yards
    6 stations at 100 yards
    6 stations at 50 yards
    4 stations at 25 yards
    4 stations at 10 yards

    Hand Trap Range (shotguns/clay targets)
    4 stations

    Note: Target and low brass shells with light loads only, 7 ½ - 9. Shooters are to bring a target thrower and clay targets. The first Saturday of each month (April - Sept.) the hand trap range is reserved for a public clay target fun shoot sponsored by the North Oakland Sportsman Club. The fun shoot is a great opportunity to introduce your family to the shooting sports. Please contact the range for details and cancellations.

    3-D Archery Range
    8 stations

    Targets include various large and small game with bag targets. Yardage varies from 12 to 26 yards.

    Note: No broadhead arrow shooting allowed. Crossbows are allowed.

    Modern Restrooms

    Programs/Classes

    The range is available for youth groups and hunter education programs. Please contact the range at 248-627-5569 for information and scheduling.

  • Ortonville Shooting Range Photos