Golden Pond Target Range
Visitors to Land Between the Lakes can practice target shooting for FREE at the Golden Pond Target Range off of US 68/KY 80. The accessible rifle, pistol, and archery ranges are open from dawn to dusk on a first-come, first-served basis with capacity for multiple shooters.
Rules
- The range is only open dawn to dusk.
- The range is closed until 12pm on Wednesdays for cleaning.
- Targets are not provided.
- Possession of alcohol is prohibited.
- No explosive targets.
- Dispose of all trash and spent shells in the dumpster just outside the area.
- Help keep your public lands free of litter by packing out all your trash and properly disposing of it.
- Range regulations are posted at the site.
- Read Supervisors Orders for information about firearms.
Improvements
Our latest improvements to the target range were made possible through a National Rifle Association grant and through generous donations from individuals and businesses through the Friends of Land Between the Lakes.
This updated facility includes:
- Two ranges for simultaneous shooting
- 175-yard rifle range containing six shooting benches
- 50-yard pistol range containing four shooting benches
- Archery practice range
- Accessible vault toilet
- ADA compliant paths to shooting benches and to backstop
