Sparta, IL – World Shooting and Recreational Complex

Address
1 Main Event Lane
Sparta, IL 62286

Upcoming Events

• Sparta, IL LadySeed November 1-2, 2025 - Ladies Only Event

Website: dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/wsrc.html

Both Centerfire and 22 Rimfire rifles are normally allowed at this location. Please check each particular event for details though since some events have different requirements.

Please Read: How to Prepare for an Event

Safety Notice:

Rifles must be cased and left in vehicle until after the Safety Briefing. Do Not bring your firearms out until instructed to bring them to the firing line. No loaded firearms on the range unless on the firing line and load command has been given. Eye and ear protection required. No illegal firearms are allowed. Some ranges are .22 rimfire only. At ranges that allow centerfire no rifle cartridges over 8mm cal or handgun cartridges over .45 cal are allowed.

Range Fee:

$10 Adult $7 youth per day.

Camping Available:

The Complex offers scenic camping areas as well as standard sites with electric, water and sewer. Available April through November 1. Camping must be scheduled in advance through IDNR. https://dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/wsrc/campingwsrc.html.

Hotels:

Holiday Inn Express Inn and Suites in Sparta
Best Western in Sparta
Moody Manor Bed ‘n Breakfast in Sparta
Best Western Reids Inn in Chester, Il about 15 mi. from Sparta
Super 8 in Pinckneyville, Il about 20 mi. from Sparta
Microtel Inn N Suites, St. Genevieve about 22 mi. from Sparta

Directions:

5 miles north of Sparta on Illinois State Route 4, turn west onto county road 18.

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