Any update on Spring Valley Range in Waynesville?

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Posted: 9/12/2018 7:27:33 PM EDT

I think the old thread archived but there was talk of them closing down for a remodel at some point this year. Have they done that yet or are they still open?

Posted: 9/13/2018 9:43:40 AM EDT

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I think the old thread archived but there was talk of them closing down for a remodel at some point this year. Have they done that yet or are they still open?

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Their closing on the 30th of this month last reports. I'm going there tomorrow and will update this if there has been a change.

6 months to a year is what they've told me is how long it'll be closed. They say weather is the main factor there

Posted: 9/13/2018 9:45:00 AM EDT

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Their closing on the 30th of this month last reports. I'm going there tomorrow and will update this if there has been a change.

6 months to a year is what they've told me is how long it'll be closed. They say weather is the main factor there

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Thanks. I appreciate it.

Posted: 9/13/2018 10:21:45 PM EDT

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This will suck... Are there any other public outdoor ranges in the greater Cincinnati area?

Posted: 9/14/2018 10:50:47 AM EDT

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Not public, only other ranges are members only and they have waiting lists.

It is closing on the 30th, I'm here now zeroing a couple of Ars while I can

Posted: 9/14/2018 11:29:01 AM EDT

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Not public, only other ranges are members only and they have waiting lists.

It is closing on the 30th, I'm here now zeroing a couple of Ars while I can

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Thanks for the update.

Posted: 9/14/2018 4:54:31 PM EDT

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Will the shotgun area remain open?

Posted: 9/14/2018 5:44:36 PM EDT

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Nope, that's one of the areas planned for work

Posted: 9/14/2018 7:15:31 PM EDT

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Nope, that's one of the areas planned for work

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Nope, that's one of the areas planned for work

Well, crap. I just bought five shotguns.

Posted: 9/15/2018 5:50:50 AM EDT

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Yeah it sucks. I'm there most every Sunday. I guess I'll start going to one of the indoor ranges to work on my non existent handgun skills.

Posted: 9/15/2018 2:10:01 PM EDT

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Will the shotgun area still be free when it reopens.

Posted: 9/15/2018 2:54:52 PM EDT

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I'll ask tomorrow if I think of it but they might not even know as of right now.

ETA: If the new shotgun range ends up being supervised, it will be pay to shoot.

Potato cam pic of range improvements:

Posted: 9/15/2018 3:43:59 PM EDT

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..was there a press release or anything for this?...

...i found this talking about a whole series of renovations, but it is from 2015:
http://ohiodnr.gov/news/post/renovations-for-shooting-ranges-announced

Posted: 9/16/2018 10:19:47 AM EDT

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They put up a sign says Range Close 9/30 5PM. Looks like for real this time. The big question is when they would reopen and if they were going to make arrangement to have a near by private range honor the range permit like Delaware range. There is no other public range in the area. Hopefully they already sort out with EPA, not like Delaware Range that turned out closed forever!

Posted: 9/16/2018 4:54:09 PM EDT

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They put up a sign says Range Close 9/30 5PM. Looks like for real this time. The big question is when they would reopen and if they were going to make arrangement to have a near by private range honor the range permit like Delaware range. There is no other public range in the area. Hopefully they already sort out with EPA, not like Delaware Range that turned out closed forever!

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Wow.

Posted: 10/7/2018 7:36:42 PM EDT

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yup

Posted: 10/8/2018 4:20:06 PM EDT

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All wildlife ranges require a permit now.

Posted: 10/9/2018 7:38:48 AM EDT

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They put up a sign says Range Close 9/30 5PM. Looks like for real this time. The big question is when they would reopen and if they were going to make arrangement to have a near by private range honor the range permit like Delaware range. There is no other public range in the area. Hopefully they already sort out with EPA, not like Delaware Range that turned out closed forever!

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Part of the problem with the Delaware range is that the state leases the land from the Army Corps of Engineers. The issue seems to be who is responsible to pay for cleanup and solve the flooding problem, the state of Ohio or the Army Corps of Engineers. The Spring Valley range land is owned by the state.

Posted: 10/14/2018 2:48:36 PM EDT

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..was out there the last two weekends in Sept, ...talked to one of the RSOs, and he said the plan is to basically level everything and start from scratch!

Posted: 11/4/2018 11:14:32 PM EDT

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https://www.whio.com/news/state-greene-county-shooting-range-closes-for-major-facelift/PHqc82ZDXyV4DWC3MOrU9K/

Another article on improvements to spring valley

Posted: 11/5/2018 2:56:47 PM EDT

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Part of the problem with the Delaware range is that the state leases the land from the Army Corps of Engineers. The issue seems to be who is responsible to pay for cleanup and solve the flooding problem, the state of Ohio or the Army Corps of Engineers. The Spring Valley range land is owned by the state.

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They put up a sign says Range Close 9/30 5PM. Looks like for real this time. The big question is when they would reopen and if they were going to make arrangement to have a near by private range honor the range permit like Delaware range. There is no other public range in the area. Hopefully they already sort out with EPA, not like Delaware Range that turned out closed forever!

Part of the problem with the Delaware range is that the state leases the land from the Army Corps of Engineers. The issue seems to be who is responsible to pay for cleanup and solve the flooding problem, the state of Ohio or the Army Corps of Engineers. The Spring Valley range land is owned by the state.

I knew the ACoE was involved as it is their land, what is the final verdict? Is it permanent closed?

Posted: 11/5/2018 6:57:57 PM EDT

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I've heard the rifle range will go to 300yds, but have never seen that in print. I'd like to see at least 25 pistol stations instead of the 5 they have now.

Posted: 11/5/2018 8:46:25 PM EDT

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looks like it won't reopen until oct 2019!

Posted: 11/17/2018 1:41:58 PM EDT

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...good article explaining some of the finer details about what's changing...

https://www.buckeyefirearms.org/spring-valley-wildlife-area-range-modernization

Posted: 11/18/2018 7:34:26 AM EDT

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I knew the ACoE was involved as it is their land, what is the final verdict? Is it permanent closed?

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If the ODNR guys are at OGCA again today I'll ask if there's any updates.

Posted: 11/19/2018 2:01:41 PM EDT

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There is Miller's campground that has a public range near Waynesville. It looks redneck. I'm sure it's nothing like DNR range.
I took a Carbine class there, we had the whole range for the day so I don't know what it's like on a normal day.
They have an old school bus you can shoot from.

Posted: 11/20/2018 6:58:51 PM EDT

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There is Miller's campground that has a public range near Waynesville. It looks redneck. I'm sure it's nothing like DNR range.
I took a Carbine class there, we had the whole range for the day so I don't know what it's like on a normal day.
They have an old school bus you can shoot from.

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I don't think Miller is still open to public shooting. When was your class?

Posted: 11/20/2018 9:40:36 PM EDT

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It was over a year ago, but they had another class there this summer. I had other plans and couldn't attend.

Posted: 1/2/2019 3:35:02 PM EDT

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Spring Valley Range was closed 10/1, just curious when did they actually start constructions or not even started yet? What is the progress so far?

Posted: 1/2/2019 8:42:24 PM EDT

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Looked like they've made good progress on the new entry road when I drove past a few weeks ago. I couldn't see the ranges from Houston Road though.

Posted: 1/2/2019 10:46:27 PM EDT

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Glad to hear they've started the work.

Posted: 2/16/2019 5:55:15 PM EDT

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Here's a pic from today of the new entrance drive.

Posted: 2/16/2019 10:41:09 PM EDT

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Thanks for the update. Hope they made good progress on the range and facilities constructions inside. Originally they said 8-10 months, has been 4.5 months now and should be half way done!

Posted: 2/18/2019 9:27:39 AM EDT

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With as much rain as we've had, I'd expect it to go longer than estimated

Posted: 2/21/2019 9:25:56 PM EDT

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This.

I’m in commercial construction, couldn’t tell you the last project I’ve been on that started/finished within a month of what was scheduled.

Now add above normal rainfall and .gov specs - it’ll be awhile before this project is completed.

Posted: 3/31/2019 5:55:44 PM EDT

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Not much progress it seems.

Posted: 3/31/2019 7:36:35 PM EDT

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Not much progress it seems.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/51409/20190331_172004_resized_-_Edited-896670.jpg

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Well, that pile of gravels is gone! Thanks for the update. 6 months now, maybe constructions inside are all done, pave the road, install a gate and a grand opening next month!

Posted: 3/31/2019 9:12:45 PM EDT

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A friend of mine is doing the site work. I’ll touch base with him tomorrow and report back

Posted: 4/1/2019 5:16:56 AM EDT

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Ask him if any work has started on the range itself.

Posted: 4/1/2019 8:01:41 AM EDT

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I don't think Miller is still open to public shooting. When was your class?

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Same Instructor is using Millers again this year. They had a handgun class scheduled for last Saturday, not sure if they had it with the crappy weather.

Posted: 4/2/2019 12:01:05 PM EDT

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Thanks for those who keep updating this thread.

Posted: 4/2/2019 7:15:19 PM EDT

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I wish I have a drone and fly in there to see what progress so far! Can buy one with all the ammo money saved from the range closing! Would that be trespassing flying a drone in there!

Posted: 4/20/2019 8:22:13 AM EDT

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Well?

Posted: 4/27/2019 9:23:52 AM EDT

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I called the Xenia ODNR office. Not much information there except to say that the foundation for the new range "shack" had been poured and that a Sept. 1st. opening is still on track. Snapped another picture but can't see much progress to the new entrance drive. If I zoom in though, it looks like the 50 yard range berm has been removed. I couldn't see the 100 yard range due to trees being in the way.

Posted: 6/4/2019 5:16:54 PM EDT

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Some structures going up and work progressing on what looks like the 50 yard range.

Posted: 6/4/2019 8:42:39 PM EDT

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Thanks for the update, I was hoping they would be getting close to finish the project but that picture looks like they are behind. Do they start to pave the new entrance road?

Posted: 6/4/2019 8:48:34 PM EDT

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Thanks for the update, I was hoping they would be getting close to finish the project but that picture looks like they are behind. Do they start to pave the new entrance road?

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Nope.

Posted: 6/5/2019 12:44:01 PM EDT

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Do you know if they are increasing the number of pistol lanes?

Posted: 6/5/2019 5:04:55 PM EDT

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No and I can't seem to find anything online about details like that. You can call the Xenia ODNR office and ask for Brett. He seems to be the guy they refer to for any questions about the range.

Posted: 6/5/2019 5:20:44 PM EDT

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No and I can't seem to find anything online about details like that. You can call the Xenia ODNR office and ask for Brett. He seems to be the guy they refer to for any questions about the range.

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Thanks.

Posted: 6/6/2019 8:39:37 AM EDT

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Curious too. My Son wants to go shooting on his summer break.

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