Hunting & Shooting · Camping & Hiking · Fishing · Alberta
A members-only conservation property under an hour from Edmonton with rifle, pistol, shotgun, archery and black powder ranges, plus camping, a stocked trout pond and 8 km of trails. Joining takes some effort.
The Ketchamoot Creek property of the Sherwood Park Fish and Game Association is much more than a range. Reviewers describe green, well-kept aspen forest with about 8 km of hiking trails, a stocked catch-and-release trout pond and member campsites set far enough back that you don't hear the shooting.
The range setup is broad: big-bore rifle at 100, 200 and 300 metres, a newer 50 m range, rimfire, handgun, trap and skeet, archery with a 3D target trail, and a black powder trail with hatchet and knife-throwing areas. Members say it's clean, well organized and safety-conscious, and that volunteers keep it in good shape. Weekdays are often quiet.
Families like that one membership covers shooting, fishing, hiking and camping, with firewood provided. Newer shooters say members are quick to help, and the club runs events and talks through the year. Reviewers recommend bringing proper ear muffs rather than relying on the plugs supplied, and a staple gun for paper targets.
Access is the sore point. It's members only, with day passes through a member, and joining requires a lengthy orientation exam that several people found frustrating. A few long-time members were upset at having to redo it after a lapsed membership, and one reported trouble reaching the office. Renew on time. One visitor found the skeet throwers not working due to low batteries.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 257 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Sherwood Park Fish and Game Association, Ketchamoot Creek Property directly.
