Black Mesa Ranger District

Black Mesa Ranger District is the westernmost ranger district on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Located only 2 1/2 hours from the Phoenix Metro area, the district is a popular destination for residents of the valley looking to escape the summer heat.

 

Guidelines for Target Shooting on The Black Mesa Ranger District 

You may NOT discharge a firearm or any other weapon (including paintball guns, air guns, archery, slingshots, etc):

• Within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site, or occupied campsite
• Across or on a Forest Developed Road, across a body of water or stream, or across a canyon
• In any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge (36CFR 261.10d)
• With any tracer bullet or incendiary ammunition (36CFR 261.5b)

Choose a remote area with an earthen backdrop. ALWAYS know where your bullets are going. Look at a map, know before you go.

CLICK HERE for Shooting Restrictions within the Black Mesa RD area including the Rim Lakes Recreation Area.

MAP  of Rim Lakes restricted shooting area

Activities

• Biking
• Boating
• Camping
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Off Highway Vehicle
• Picnicking
• Recreational Vehicles