Facility · Kentucky ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Daniel Boone National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Keno Shooting Range, located on Stearns District of the Daniel Boone National Forest, features a 25-yard pistol range and a 50-yard and 100-yard rifle range. The range is fully accessible with shooting shelters, benches, target holders and safety berms.
The range was recently reconstructed. With the new construction, the firing line direction was reoriented by 180 degrees. The reconstruction was made possible primarily with Recreation Enhancement Act funds, recreation use fees, and a grant from the National Wild Turkey Federation. The Pine Knot Corps Center also partnered with the Stearns District to provide labor during the reconstruction.
Keno Shooting Range is open to the public during daylight hours only.
From Somerset, take US 27 south about 10 miles. Turn right onto KY 751. After about 5 miles turn left onto Forest Service Road 5099 and follow to the end.
36.89640, -84.56290 · 36°53'47.0"N 84°33'46.4"W
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 45 | 49 | 58 | 68 | 76 | 83 | 86 | 86 | 81 | 70 | 58 | 48 |
| Low °F | 26 | 28 | 35 | 43 | 53 | 62 | 66 | 64 | 57 | 46 | 36 | 30 |
| Precip in | 4.5 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 5.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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