Lafayette County Gun Ranges

Lafayette County, situated in the Suwannee River Valley of North Florida, is primarily rural and agricultural. As a result, there are no commercial or FWC-managed public shooting ranges located within the county itself.

Shooters in the Lafayette County area typically travel to neighboring counties to access supervised or open public ranges. The most relevant FWC public range that services this region is located east in the Osceola National Forest.

Nearest Public Range to Lafayette County

Lewis D. Whitaker Osceola Shooting Range (FWC)

Address: Lake City, FL (Near the intersection of US 41 and SW 11th Street in Columbia County)
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Thursday through Monday (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
Type: Outdoor Range (FWC-Managed, Supervised)
Details: This is the primary supervised public range serving the North Central Florida region, including Lafayette County. It offers a 12-position 100-yard rifle range and a 10-position 25-yard handgun range. Being supervised, it is an excellent choice for shooters of all experience levels and provides a safe, monitored environment.
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Plan Your Next Range Visit

Since there are no facilities in Lafayette County, planning a trip to the nearest range, like the Lewis D. Whitaker Osceola Shooting Range, is necessary. Always check the FWC website or call ahead to confirm the operating status and any maintenance closures before your visit.

Last verified: November 2025 Note: Hours and policies may change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm before visiting.

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