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Best Archery Ranges in Seattle: One In-City Range & the Metro Ring

Seven verified options across the metro — 1UP's West Seattle lanes inside city limits, the indoor corridor in Mountlake Terrace, field and walk-through clubs in Bothell and Puyallup, and summer 3D nights in Snohomish.

✓ Last verified: September 20261 range in city limits⏱ 7 min read
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One Range in the City, a Ring Around It

Seattle proper has exactly one public archery operation — 1UP Recreation at the Roger Dahl Range in West Seattle, seven lanes, a 40-pound draw ceiling, no crossbows. Everything else is a ring around the city: Mountlake Terrace carries the indoor corridor (The Nock Point, Next Step Archery), Bothell the field-archery heavyweight (the Kenmore Range), Puyallup the $10 walk-through courses and heated lanes, and Snohomish the summer 3D nights.

This guide is for Seattle-area archers weighing in-city convenience against the metro ring — and the wet season, which is why the indoor options matter from October through March. Each profile states its public access, lesson path and rental situation in plain terms.

📋 Key Takeaways

  • Seattle proper has one public archery operation: 1UP Recreation at the Roger Dahl Range in West Seattle — 7 lanes, 40-lb draw cap, no crossbows.
  • The wet season is the real driver: Kenmore's public archery runs March 8–Oct 31, and the indoor corridor (Nock Point, Next Step, Great Northwest) carries the year.
  • Rentals are published at two indoor facilities: The Nock Point (adult $40, youth $25, range fee included) and 1UP (gear supplied with classes and drop-ins).
  • The cheapest verified beginner class is Skookum Archers' Thursday intro: $10 for 60 minutes with loaner bows.
  • Next Step Archery is the metro's structured pathway — 6-session A101 for $240, ages 8+, plus the only verified JOAD/AAP program.
  • Skookum's four walk-through courses in Puyallup are $10 a day for adults ($5 youth, 11-and-under free with an adult) — the cheapest outdoor field shooting around.

📍 All Ranges on One Map

All seven featured facilities mapped — one inside Seattle, the rest in a ring from Mountlake Terrace to Puyallup and Snohomish.

West SeattleMountlake TerraceBothellPuyallupSnohomish

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The Seattle-Area Lineup at a Glance

RangeWhereIndoor / OutdoorPublic accessLessonsRentalsBest for
1UP RecreationWest Seattle (in city)IndoorDrop-in + classesBeginner $60 classGear suppliedThe only in-city option
The Nock PointMountlake TerraceIndoorOpen to public + 24/7 membersVia Next StepYes ($40/$25)Big indoor line + pro shop
Next Step ArcheryMountlake TerraceIndoorBy appointmentA101 $240 / 6 sessionsIncludedBeginner-to-JOAD pathway
WCW (Kenmore Range)BothellBothPublic + membersPrograms listedNoField, walk-through & FITA
Skookum ArchersPuyallupOutdoorPublic, dawn to duskThursday intro $10No4 walk-through courses
Great Northwest ArcheryPuyallupIndoorPublicPrivate + groupsNot statedHeated 10-lane indoor south
Seattle Rifle & Pistol Assn.Snohomish (Machias)OutdoorSpecific sessions publicNot statedNoSummer 3D Monday nights
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Indoor Convenience vs Outdoor Field/3D Shooting

In-city and car-free

1UP Recreation is the only archery reachable without leaving Seattle: Sunday drop-ins at $20 a person (11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.) and classes at $60, with bows and safety gear supplied. Practical limits: seven lanes, 40-lb draw ceiling, and scheduled dates rather than daily open hours.

The indoor corridor (north)

The Nock Point offers the biggest indoor line near the city — 20 yards, up to 26 archers, $21 all-day adult — with rentals and a real pro shop. Next Step Archery, next door, runs the structured route: a six-session A101 at $240 with equipment provided, then intermediate tracks and JOAD.

Outdoor field and 3D

WCW in Bothell ("Kenmore Range") is the field-archery anchor — flat range to 80 yards, a 50+ target walk-through and a 100-meter FITA field — at $25.77 public adult. Skookum in Puyallup runs four courses for $10 a day, and SRPA's summer Monday 3D nights in Snohomish open recurring public access to 3D targets.

Membership vs public

All of these are public-friendly, but memberships change the math for regulars: Nock Point charges $79/month with a 3-month commitment, Skookum sells a $125 annual pass, WCW offers 5-visit punch cards, and Bainbridge Island has a $75 unlimited annual stamp — with a two-hour public window on weekends.

Seven Seattle-Area Facilities, In Depth

1

1UP Recreation at the Roger Dahl Range

4432 35th Ave SW, West Seattle — the city's only public archery operation

Best for: Sunday family drop-in archery without leaving Seattle

At a Glance

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Location
4432 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126 (same lot as West Seattle Golf Course and Stadium)
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Hours
Drop-in Sundays 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. · classes Sundays 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
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Cost
Drop-in $20/person · single class $60 · 4-session plan $224 · 8-session $437 · 12-session $640
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Facilities
7 archery lanes set up inside the rifle-range building · gear supplied, recurve and compound
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Rules
Draw weight under 40 lb · no crossbows · drop-in age 4+ (classes recommended 7+)

Why we picked it

1UP Recreation is the entire in-city answer: it sets up seven archery lanes inside the Roger Dahl Range building, a facility the West Seattle Sportsmen's Club maintains on land leased from Seattle Parks — with the lease itself requiring promotion of archery safety to youth groups. USA Archery certified instructors run small, family-friendly classes with gear supplied.

Good to know

Two real limits: the borrowed rifle-range floor means a 40-pound draw ceiling and no crossbows, and shooting happens on scheduled days rather than daily open hours — classes need pre-registration. Drop-in is Sundays 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., and the facility was open during construction with gate-access instructions on the site.

Who it's best for

Seattle residents — especially families — who want archery without driving out of the city.

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The Nock Point

22313 70th Ave W, Suite U5A, Mountlake Terrace — north of Seattle

Best for: the highest-capacity indoor line near Seattle, with rentals and a pro shop

At a Glance

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Address
22313 70th Ave W, Suite U5A, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
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Hours
Mon closed · Tue–Fri 10–8 · Sat–Sun 10–6
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Cost
All-day $21 adult / $11 youth (under 16) · membership $79/mo individual (3-month commitment)
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Rentals
Recurve kit (bow, arrows, armguard, tab) — adult $40, youth $25, range fee included, no time limit
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Pro shop
Hoyt, Easton and Bear gear; setup, repairs, tuning, custom arrows, strings and cables

Why we picked it

The Nock Point is the Seattle area's default indoor range: a regulation NFAA/USAA-size 20-yard line that holds up to 26 archers, with movable backstops for distances down to five yards and all-day pricing that's cheaper than hourly everywhere else. Rentals exist — with no time limit — and the pro shop handles setup through custom strings.

Good to know

Rentals are offered only during shop hours and include the range fee. Members get 24/7 access, and lessons and teams run through Next Step Archery next door. All bow styles are welcome except crossbows. Booked sessions: check the calendar — lessons reserve the line.

Who it's best for

Everyone from first-timers renting gear to year-round members who shoot several times a week.

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Next Step Archery

Mountlake Terrace — same complex as The Nock Point

Best for: the metro's most structured beginner-to-competitive pathway

At a Glance

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Location
Next to The Nock Point, 22313 70th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace (street number not published on the official site)
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Lessons
A101 Intro to Archery — 6 one-hour sessions, $240, ages 8+ · Adult A101 · A102 intermediate · Bowhunter Foundations · private lessons
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Facilities
28 lanes (14 × 10-yd, 14 × 20-yd), 2 private coaching rooms, plus access to 26 more 20-yd lanes and an outdoor field
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Booking
By appointment — book through their online system · safety kit $25.99 purchased at The Nock Point before the first class
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Youth
JOAD/AAP program, Next Step team, leagues and camps · all instructors USA Archery certified, SafeSport trained

Why we picked it

Next Step is a 501(c)(3) education center founded in 2005, and it's built like a school: a fixed curriculum from A101 through intermediate and bowhunting tracks, certified Level 1–3 instructors, and the only verified JOAD/AAP program serving the Seattle metro. All equipment is provided for classes — beginners buy nothing before the first session.

Good to know

This is an appointment-based operation, not a walk-in range — book ahead through its online system. The published A101 price is $240 for six one-hour sessions, minimum age 8 (a 7-year-old may join after pre-evaluation), plus a $25.99 safety kit from The Nock Point. Closed-toe shoes required.

Who it's best for

Beginners who want a curriculum, parents seeking a JOAD track, and adults building proper form.

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WCW Shooting Sports — the Kenmore Range

1031 228th St SW, Bothell — north of Seattle

Best for: field archery at scale: flat range, walk-through and 100-meter FITA field

At a Glance

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Address
1031 228th St SW, Bothell, WA 98021 (commonly called the Kenmore Range)
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Cost
Public archery $25.77 adult / $12.16 youth (tax included) · 5-visit punch cards
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Public hours
Summer schedule (Mar 8–Oct 31, 2026): Sun & Sat 9–7 · Mon, Wed–Fri 12–7 · Tue closed — check the range calendar first
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Facilities
Flat range (10–80 yd), 50+ target walk-through, indoor range, Olympic FITA 100-m field
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Access
Public with signed shooter waiver · member/special-use hours 6 a.m.–10 p.m.

Why we picked it

The Wildlife Committee of Washington's 1945 club compound — universally called the Kenmore Range — is the region's serious outdoor facility: a flat range with hunting sight-in out to 80 yards, a walk-through field course with 50+ targets, an indoor line, and a 100-meter Olympic FITA field for matches and special-use members.

Good to know

Public archery here is seasonal: the published public schedule runs March 8 through October 31, 2026, and the club closes Tuesdays. Its own site warns to check the range calendar before traveling, and the FITA field is reserved for matches and permitted members. Don't use old links — the club's legacy domain no longer serves it; the live site is wcwshootingsports.org.

Who it's best for

Field and bowhunting archers who want long distances, walk-through practice and tournament grounds.

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Skookum Archers Club & Range

11209 Shaw Road E, Puyallup — south of Seattle

Best for: the cheapest public walk-through shooting and a $10 Thursday intro

At a Glance

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Address
11209 Shaw Road East, Puyallup, WA 98374
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Hours
Open to the public sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week — check the club calendar for events
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Cost
Flat range + walk-throughs $10 adult / $5 youth (12–17) · 11-and-under free with a paying adult · annual pass $125
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Lessons
Introduction to Archery every Thursday evening — 60 minutes with instruction and loaner bows, $10
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Courses
4 walk-through courses plus a flat range on 38.5 acres · bring your own equipment

Why we picked it

Founded in 1951, Skookum runs the metro's friendliest outdoor club gate: four walk-through courses and a flat range open to the public dawn to dusk for $10 a day, with youth at $5 and 11-and-unders free alongside a paying adult. Its Thursday intro — 60 minutes, $10, with Genesis compounds and recurves to try — is the cheapest verified beginner class in the region.

Good to know

There is no equipment rental for open shooting — the club says so directly — so loaner gear lives in the Thursday class. Payment runs through the club's app, the pro-shop pay box or cash, and course availability can shift on event days, so check the calendar.

Who it's best for

South-metro archers with their own gear who want walk-through field shooting at public-range prices.

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Great Northwest Archery

11209 Shaw Rd E, Puyallup — same site as Skookum Archers

Best for: a heated 10-lane indoor range south of Seattle, with a Hoyt/Mathews shop

At a Glance

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Address
11209 Shaw Rd E, Puyallup, WA 98374 (same address as Skookum Archers)
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Hours
Tue–Fri 10–6 · Sat 10–3 · Sun & Mon closed
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Facilities
10-lane, 20-yard heated indoor archery range
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Pro shop
Authorized Hoyt and Mathews dealer, PSE gear, full accessories, bow repair and service
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Lessons
Private archery lessons, group lessons and birthday parties — prices not published online

Why we picked it

Great Northwest solves the south end's winter problem: a heated, 10-lane, 20-yard indoor range attached to a full Hoyt/Mathews pro shop, sharing its site with Skookum's outdoor courses — so one address covers both walk-through field shooting and indoor practice.

Good to know

Lane pricing and rental availability aren't published on the official site — call 253-841-0991 before assuming a walk-in rate. Lesson prices are also by contact. It's closed Sundays and Mondays, which matters if you're pairing a visit with Skookum's Thursday intro.

Who it's best for

South-sound archers who want indoor lanes and bow service, ideally combined with Skookum's courses.

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Seattle Rifle & Pistol Association — Archery

Machias, Snohomish — northeast of the metro

Best for: public 3D shooting on summer Monday evenings

At a Glance

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Location
Machias / Snohomish (725 135th Ave SE — from search listings; confirm with the club)
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Cost
Guest fee $10/day · Monday Family Archery Nights: adult $10, youth 15-and-under $5
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Public nights
Summer Mondays (April–Aug 2026 season), sign-in 5:00 p.m., shoot until dusk
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Facilities
Flat range 10–70+ yd with broadhead pit · two 3D courses with color-coded shooting stakes
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Note
The club's own pages conflict on 3D target counts (11 vs 25 per course) — confirm with the club

Why we picked it

SRPA is the metro's recurring public 3D access: a season of Monday evening family nights (sign-in 5 p.m., shoot to dusk) where the flat range and the two 3D courses open to anyone — $10 adults, $5 youth 15 and under — with green stakes marking kid-friendly distances around 20 yards.

Good to know

Bring everything: the event listings ask for your own bow, arrows and scorekeeping materials. All ranges close Thursdays, the 3D "A" course has a restricted schedule, and the club's own pages disagree on how many 3D targets each course holds — its archery page says eleven, its event listing says 25. Confirm when you go.

Who it's best for

3D-curious archers who can make a summer Monday evening and a drive northeast.

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Also Worth Knowing About

  • Bainbridge Island Sportsmen's Club (Bainbridge Island, by ferry) — a lit outdoor range with targets from 10 to 50 yards, a separate 3D range and an elevated platform. Public hours are just Saturday 10–11 a.m. and Sunday 1–2 p.m. with reservations required; non-member rentals run $15, minimum age 8.
  • Enso Center (Redmond, Eastside) — monthly-subscription archery classes ($75–$105/month, all equipment supplied, USAA Level 2 certified instructors) on a wooded 12-acre property — with a published winter break: no classes January–February.
  • Cedar River Bowmen (Enumclaw) — a private non-profit club with a flat range, broadhead range, walk-through animal course, field courses and an indoor clubhouse range; guests join via member-hosted events or tournaments, not drop-in.
  • Husky Archery Club (University of Washington campus) — the UW's club range in the IMA building, for current students and staff only; registered as a USA Archery qualified collegiate team in 2026.

How We Chose These Ranges

  • In-city access and honest metro geography — what's in Seattle, what's a drive
  • Indoor options for the wet season, with published rental policies
  • Beginner access — verified class prices and loaner gear
  • Outdoor field, walk-through and 3D courses
  • Public access vs membership requirements
  • Every fact checked from official sources in September 2026

We have not visited these ranges in person. Every fact below comes from official club and facility websites, checked in September 2026. Where a club's own pages conflict — SRPA's do, on 3D target counts — we say so and tell you to confirm.

Before You Go: Seattle-Specific Practicalities

Four metro-specific details worth knowing before you drive:

  • Check the season, not just the weather. WCW's public archery schedule runs March 8–October 31, 2026; SRPA's public Monday nights run April–August; Enso closes January–February. The indoor corridor (Nock Point, Next Step, Great Northwest) is the year-round backbone.
  • Use the right domains. The Kenmore club's legacy domain no longer serves the club — the live site is wcwshootingsports.org. Old links to wcwinc.org go somewhere unrelated.
  • 1UP is the only game in city limits. If a listing shows archery at Magnuson Park, Issaquah or SeaTac, treat it as stale — Issaquah's club says plainly there is no archery, and Seattle Parks runs no archery range.
  • Conflicting club numbers exist — confirm. SRPA's pages disagree on 3D target counts, and some Bainbridge details come from its reservations page rather than the main site. A phone call settles both.

Frequently Asked Questions

One public-facing operation: 1UP Recreation at the Roger Dahl Range, 4432 35th Ave SW in West Seattle. It runs seven lanes inside the rifle-range building on Seattle Parks-leased land, with Sunday drop-ins ($20) and classes ($60), gear supplied, a 40-lb draw-weight ceiling and no crossbows. The Husky Archery Club at UW also exists, but only for UW students and staff.

The indoor corridor north of the city carries the wet season: The Nock Point (Mountlake Terrace, 20 yards, up to 26 archers, $21 all-day) and Next Step Archery next door (28 lanes, by appointment). South of the city, Great Northwest Archery in Puyallup runs a heated 10-lane range. WCW in Bothell also has an indoor line.

Verified options with published pricing: Skookum Archers' Thursday intro at $10 (60 minutes, loaner bows), 1UP's single class at $60 (gear supplied), Next Step's six-session A101 at $240 (ages 8+, equipment provided, the structured route), and The Nock Point's rentals with a quick safety introduction for walk-ins. Enso Center offers monthly class subscriptions from $75.

At two verified facilities, yes: The Nock Point rents a full recurve kit — bow, arrows, armguard and tab — for $40 adult / $25 youth with the range fee included and no time limit, during shop hours. 1UP supplies bows and safety gear for its drop-ins and classes. Skookum loans gear only inside its Thursday class; elsewhere, bring your own.

Yes, on specific schedules. SRPA opens its two 3D courses to the public on summer Monday family nights (April–August, $10 adult / $5 youth 15-and-under) in Snohomish. Skookum's walk-through courses include animal targets year-round, and Bainbridge Island Sportsmen's Club has a separate 3D range during its weekend public windows.

Next Step Archery runs the verified JOAD/AAP program, plus its youth team, leagues and camps, with USA Archery certified and SafeSport-trained staff. Skookum runs the "Skookum Rangers" youth club, and WCW documents youth programs through the club. 1UP's drop-in minimum age is 4, with classes recommended from 7.

Most public access needs no membership, but booking varies: 1UP classes need pre-registration; Next Step is by appointment; Bainbridge requires reservations (reservearchery@biscwa.org) and only opens to the public two hours per weekend; WCW asks for a signed public-shooter waiver. Skookum and the indoor ranges take walk-ins during published hours.

📚 Sources & Verification

Hours, prices and seasons change — and several Seattle-area facilities publish details only on sub-pages or event listings. All facts above were checked from official sources in September 2026; confirm before driving out.

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