About Park County Rod & Gun Club
Park County Rod & Gun Club operates an outdoor shooting complex on Meigs Road in Livingston, Montana, offering members access to pistol, rifle, shotgun, and archery facilities. The grounds open year-round from sunrise to sunset and are positioned as a safe, family-friendly destination that welcomes shooters of all experience levels, including newcomers seeking structured education and instruction.
The range layout includes multiple dedicated bays. Visitors have described two pistol ranges, a .22 bay suited to both pistols and rifles, and a long-distance rifle line extending to 700 yards. Members can drive past the 400-yard mark to place targets, and a shared red-light system signals when the line is clear for downrange retrieval. Beyond the rifle and pistol bays, the property hosts shotgun facilities and an archery range, anchored by an active trap and skeet club that members cite as a particularly social corner of the club. This variety allows most popular shooting disciplines to be practiced on a single visit.
Atmosphere and pacing draw steady praise. Several members note the facility rarely becomes overly busy, making it easy to secure a bay during routine visits. Range officers and trap-and-skeet regulars are frequently described as approachable and respectful, contributing to a low-pressure environment that suits both casual practice and more focused training. The club has also offered organized instructional events in the past, including one session that combined safety education with meals, though current programming and scheduling should be verified directly with the organization.
Real limitations appear in member feedback. Maintenance and upkeep are sometimes uneven: roadways have gone unplowed after snowfall, safety lights have been reported as burned out, and the entrance gate has been found unlocked on at least one occasion. Cleanliness is another intermittent issue, with members noting that prior visitors do not always remove their trash. A more serious safety concern surfaced in one report of individuals shooting from the road near the archery range. Wildlife is also present, and members caution that snakes are active on the property.
Past member feedback cites low annual dues and modest instructional fees, but prospective members should confirm current rates, guest policies, and any non-member access directly with the club.