Hwy 139 Antelope Pit

About Hwy 139 Antelope Pit

OverviewAntelope Pit is located off Highway 139 just 8 miles outside of Susanville, CA. The area is a mineral pit that is often utilized for unregulated target shooting.Target shooting on BLM lands is allowed if conducted in a safe manner. There are no facilities at Antelope Pit, please pack out what you pack in . Violations are punishable for shooting signs, dumping and littering.Special Events Antelope Pit is often used for CCW classes by outside vendors. In addition, area cleanup’s often take place by the Lassen College Gun Smith group and other volunteers. Please use caution target shooting when special events are occurring. Contact the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office to obtain a permit to hold CCW classes and/or participate in an area cleanup.For more information about target shooting on BLM lands, contact the office at 530-257-0456.For other target shooting locations, check out the Sportsman Shooting Range or Byers Pass Shooting Range.

How to Get There

From Susanville take Highway 139 for 8 miles. The unregulated shooting area is on the left.

Plan Your Visit to Hwy 139 Antelope Pit

Heading to Hwy 139 Antelope Pit? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)