Range profile
Cedar Hills Gun Club
The short version
Cedar Hills Gun Club is a member-focused shooting complex in Blackfoot, Idaho, offering indoor and outdoor ranges - including a heated 5-stand shotgun building and a 1,000-yard rifle line - alongside clubhouse amenities for shooters across the eastern Idaho region.
The hits
- Wide discipline diversity, including 22LR, pistol, shotgun, long-range rifle, and black powder
- Heated indoor 5-stand building with dual courses for winter weather
- Long-distance rifle line with targets from 100 to 1,000 yards
- Clubhouse amenities with kitchen, seating, and restrooms
- Active calendar of competitions, matches, and hunter education events
The misses
- Membership-escort requirement limits spontaneous access for non-members
- Clay sports require orientation and app access that has experienced functionality issues
- Rural location outside Blackfoot requires driving from larger population centers
About Cedar Hills Gun Club
Cedar Hills Gun Club operates a comprehensive shooting complex on North Center Road in Blackfoot, Idaho, serving the broader eastern Idaho corridor including Idaho Falls and Pocatello. Structured as a membership club, the facility permits non-member access only when accompanied by a member and paying a daily use fee.
Across the grounds, both indoor and outdoor venues accommodate an unusually wide spread of disciplines. A heated indoor 5-stand building houses Red and Blue courses equipped with eight trap throwers each, offering a climate-controlled option for shotgun practice during winter months. Outdoor ranges include a 22 plinking and LR line with steel targets, a dedicated pistol range, a clay pigeon field, and a long-distance rifle setup with targets placed from 100 yards out to 1,000 yards. Black powder competitions and organized 22 shoots also take place on the property, drawing hobbyists with varied equipment and skill levels.
Beyond the firing lines, the clubhouse provides kitchen facilities, seating areas, and restrooms, creating a usable gathering space between sessions. Structured events such as ARA matches and hunter education field days keep the calendar active throughout the year. One competition shooter noted that a staff member had invested considerable effort into making the venue suitable for organized matches, a sentiment that aligns with the broader pattern of feedback highlighting institutional upkeep and attention to the shooter experience.
Years of visitor remarks point to meticulous groundskeeping and steady facility expansion. Longtime shooters note that management has continually added features while keeping existing infrastructure in good repair. The atmosphere is generally described as quiet and professional, with personnel emphasizing safety protocols during both casual visits and competitions. Visitors from Pocatello and surrounding areas routinely observe that the range justifies the drive despite its somewhat rural location.
Access restrictions shape the practical experience. Clay sports require members to complete an orientation before gaining app-based control of trap and skeet features, and the main gate remains closed to non-members without an escort. These mechanics reflect a deliberate operational choice rather than a public-access model, meaning spontaneous drop-in use by unaffiliated shooters is not supported. For those who meet the entry requirements, the venue delivers a well-equipped, discipline-diverse environment consistently ranked among the better-maintained shooting facilities in eastern Idaho.
Recurring feedback
What visitors consistently mention
- Recurring remarks highlight steady facility upgrades and consistent maintenance across both indoor and outdoor ranges.
- Access limitations generate repeated notice, with the membership-escort requirement and orientation protocols for clay sports appearing as structural constraints for unaffiliated visitors.
- The venue draws regional shooters based on its mix of disciplines, notably the heated indoor shotgun building and the long-distance rifle line.
- Staff and event management receive frequent mention for professionalism and a safety-focused approach during both competitions and casual visits.