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.