The historic log cabin beside the Small Pond
Poolesville, Maryland · Since 1935

A place for anyone who loves the outdoors.

Fields, forest, ponds, trails and shooting ranges on more than 600 acres, cared for by a member-run conservation chapter.

Explore the grounds

624 acres of fields, forest, ponds and trails. Tap a range to see if it's open and book a spot. Tap anything else to learn about it.

Full Map
Illustrated map of the grounds, painted from satellite imagery
Target shooting at the Rifle & Pistol Range
Range

Rifle & Pistol Range

Covered shooting stations for members and their escorted guests. One of only three public outdoor ranges in Montgomery County.

Rifle side
9 positions, 50 & 100 yd
Pistol side
6 positions, 25 ft to 50 yd
Members
$8 a visit
Guests
$10, escorted

Key

RangeWaterBuildingCampingTrailParking
Hiking trailFarm roadProperty linePondForestFieldBare groundNeighbors' land

Painted from satellite imagery of the grounds. Trails, farm roads and place names follow the chapter's own trail map. The dashed line is the property line, from Maryland's parcel records.

Become a member

Joining takes three visits

Come to two events, apply, and be sworn in at a dinner meeting. One page tracks every step, so you always know what comes next.

See How Joining Works

Individual

$574

One adult. One card, one vote.

Family

$726

Two adults and their dependents up to 18 in the same household. A card and a vote for each adult.

Student

$185

A full-time student. One card, one vote. No initiation fee.

Youth

$89

A child. One card, no vote. No initiation fee.

To join in October or November, including one-time fees. Includes next year's dues.

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