Dixie County Gun Ranges

Dixie County, located along Florida’s Nature Coast, offers a quiet, rural environment surrounded by natural beauty and outdoor recreation. While there are currently no verified Florida gun ranges open to the public in the county, nearby regions provide excellent opportunities for recreational shooting and firearm training.

List of Gun Ranges in Dixie County

Currently no verified public ranges found in Dixie County as of November 2, 2025.

The Cross City Correctional Institution, located in Dixie County, has a firearms range primarily for law enforcement personnel. It is not open to the public for recreational use. For public shooting opportunities, residents and visitors can explore several outdoor ranges in neighboring counties.

Nearby Outdoor Ranges

Apalachicola Shooting Range

Location: Apalachicola National Forest, Liberty County, FL
Distance from Cross City: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
Type: Outdoor Range
Hours: Open daily sunrise to sunset (closed Monday and Friday mornings for maintenance and during scheduled hunter safety classes)
Details: Free and open to the public. Features unsupervised rifle and handgun ranges with covered benches and target frames.
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Lewis D. Whitaker Osceola Shooting Range

Location: Osceola National Forest, Columbia County, FL
Distance from Cross City: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes
Type: Outdoor Range
Details: A public, FWC-managed range offering rifle, handgun, and shotgun facilities. This supervised range emphasizes safety and accessibility, making it a great destination for recreational shooters.
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Ocala Shooting Range

Location: Ocala National Forest, Marion County, FL
Distance from Cross City: Approximately 2 hours
Type: Outdoor Range
Details: Unsupervised public range with multiple target types and a designated shotgun area. A popular destination for Central Florida sportsmen seeking a large, open range for practice and training.
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Plan Your Next Range Visit

Although Dixie County doesn’t currently have a public gun range, there are several excellent facilities within a short drive. Each nearby location is operated with a focus on safety, accessibility, and outdoor recreation. Before visiting, check the range websites or FWC listings for current hours and updates.

Last verified: November 2, 2025

Note: Hours and policies may change without notice — please call ahead before visiting.

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