Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests
Shooting ranges on the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests provide hunters and sportsmen the opportunity to hone their skills. There are two shooting ranges open all year on the Long Cane Ranger District: Beaver Dam and Candy Branch. A pass is required per shooter, age 16 and older, and covers the use of the shooting range. Those under the age of 16 are not required to purchase a pass but must be accompanied by an adult.
The Rifle Range Annual pass is valid for all shooting ranges on the Francis Marion & Sumter National Forests that require a fee. This includes Fairforest, Philson Crossroads, Leeds, Indian Creek, Candy Branch, and Beaver Dam Rifle Ranges.
Beaver Dam Rifle Range is closed every Wednesday from 8am until 10am for cleaning.
A pass is required per shooter, age 16 and older, and covers the use of the Shooting Range. Those under the age of 16 are not required to purchase a pass but must be accompanied by an adult.
A state driver's license or identification card must be available to prove identity for compliance checks.
A full list of target shooting rules and regulations are listed here . Visitors must read and comply to these Range Rules.
If purchasing a Day Pass on-site your license plate and the pass stored on your device will be used to confirm compliance. Annual Passes must be printed in advance and displayed clipped to the post of the shooter table while occupied.
Cell phone connectivity on the forest may be limited, plan ahead.
The pass is valid during hours of operation, dawn to dusk, of the date listed on the pass, and only for the date(s) and vehicle specified.
Passes are non-transferrable between shooters, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and void if altered or reproduced. A state driver's license or identification card must be available to prove identity for compliance checks.
Sites may be temporarily closed for cleaning. These closures will not be in place for a full day.
If you no longer have the vehicle associated with your Annual Pass, you need to contact the Recreation.gov Help Desk to request a modification to your pass. You will then be required to download and print the new version of your updated pass.
Shooters need to provide their own guns, ammo, manufactured targets and target holders.
Please visit the forest website for location information and directions to each Rifle Range.
Sites may be temporarily closed for cleaning. These closures will not be in place for a full day.