Byers Pass

About Byers Pass

Byers Pass is located within Bald Mountain off of Byers Pass road. The area is utilized for unregulated target shooting. Please drive slowly through residential areas.BLM does not specifically manage shooting areas, however target shooting on BLM lands is allowed if conducted in a safe manner. There are no facilities at Byers Pass, please pack out what you pack in. For more information about unregulated target shooting contact the BLM at 530-252-5303.For other target shooting area opportunities, check out Sportsman Shooting Range or Antelope Pit Shooting Area.

How to Get There

From Susanville, CA, take Highway 395 North toward Standish, CA. Turn right onto Byers Pass Road, continue for 3 miles, the area is located on the left side of the road. Turn left onto the BLM road over the cattle guard. The unregulated target shooting area is about .05 miles from the cattle guard.

Plan Your Visit to Byers Pass

Heading to Byers Pass? 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
• Make a reservation
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)