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Rose Lake Shooting Range
Rose Lake Shooting Range
The DNR Ortonville, Pontiac Lake, Rose Lake and Sharonville shooting ranges will be closed for the Easter holiday Sunday, April 9.
The ranges will reopen Monday, April 10.
The DNR-staffed Rose Lake 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.
Location
Between Stoll and Clark roads
14500 Peacock Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
Map of Rose Lake State Wildlife Area, Clinton County
GPS: 42.80594N; 84.37581W
517-641-7801
Hours
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Nov. 1-15, every day
Nov. 16-Sept. 30, Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
Oct. 1-31, Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesday)
Fees
No fees at this time.
Offerings
Rifle/pistol range (rifles, muzzle loaders, handguns and shotguns with slugs only)
10 stations at 100 yards
10 stations at 50 yards
10 stations at 25 yards
5 stations at 10 yards
Note: Paper targets with a bulls-eye pattern or a depiction of legal game may be used. No human-form silhouettes or metal targets. .50 caliber BMG and larger centerfire rifles and muzzleloaders larger than .80 caliber are prohibited.
Hand trap range (shotguns/clay targets)
10 stations
Note: Target and low brass shells with light loads only, 7 ½ - 9. Shooters are to bring a target thrower and clay targets.
Archery range
Archery targets may be set up from 10 to approximately 100 yards.
Note: Shooters may bring their own targets, which must be removed when finished, or use the targets provided. 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 517-641-7801 for information and scheduling.
Hal and Jean Glassen Shooting Education Center
Photos
To see larger photos of the Department of Natural Resources Rose Lake Shooting Range, click on the thumbnail images below.