Fifteen hundred acres of oak, grass and open water in California's Sierra foothills — and the largest sporting clay facility in the state.
The preserve
Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clay facility has been providing a family oriented outdoor experience for more than three decades. Located on 1500 acres in California's beautiful Sierra foothills, this family owned and operated business will make you feel welcome from the moment you step through the clubhouse door.
From beginner shooters and sporting clay enthusiasts to experienced hunters, Camanche Hills has everything you need for a grand outdoor experience — guided hunts and shooting instruction, the largest sporting clay and shooting sport facility in California, a 3-D archery range, an onsite restaurant, a pro shop and a gun maker.
“Acres and acres of just fun… I really look forward to coming back here again soon.”
What's here
Thousands of fast-flying pheasant, chukar, California valley quail and mallard are released on the preserve each year. Guided goose hunts are available, and several large year-round lakes sit on the property. All special event hunts are open to the public.
Three ten-station sporting clay courses, a grouse bunker by reservation, two 5-stands and a trap range — open to the public year round. Instruction runs from first-time shooters to seasoned competitors.
A multi-station Rinehart course set up as a hunting trail — seven stations, thirty-plus life-like targets, yardages unmarked. $10.00 per round. Bring your range finder; field points only.
Sporting clays
Whether you are new to shotgun sports or an experienced sporting clay enthusiast, Camanche Hills has what you are looking for. The preserve takes pride in introducing both children and adults to the enjoyment that recreational shooting sports can provide.
Sporting clay facilities are open to the public year round. Reservations are appreciated. Ask about the Annual Punch Card and Gold Punch Card programs — all of your shooting supplies are stocked in the pro shop.
Target prices
Punch cards are for rounds of 100; extra targets are paid separately. 3-D archery is $10.00 per round.
2026 shoot schedule
Registered NSCA–CSCA shoots are marked. The 2026–2027 hunting calendar opens with the Pre-Duck Season Duck Shoot on October 10.
The clubhouse
The large clubhouse provides a welcoming and relaxing place to complement your outdoor experience. The onsite restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch — home style food at a reasonable price — with a large picnic area alongside.
The pro shop carries shooting supplies onsite, and Dale Tate, gun maker, works on site for custom gun needs — 209-763-9040. Banquet facilities host everything from corporate outings to weddings.
What guests say
“Great place to break clays! I can't image it getting any better than this! It's a lot of fun and safe. It is not pretentious at all. If you like active shooting sports, this is a great place to plan a day to spend. They also have a nice club house and restaurant attached with lovely views. Definitely A+++”
Steven — Sacramento, CA
“It was my first experience with clay shooting, and it was AWESOME! Joyce, the owner, was so nice, and Michael, our instructor was great as well. Everybody was super nice and helpful. Their prices are reasonable, and they have everything you need at the pro shop! Lastly, the place itself was beautiful.”
Elaine — San Francisco, CA
“Camanche hills is a great place to go hunting, shoot sporting clays or 5 stand. The staff there is friendly, knowledgeable and all round good people. There is also a gunmaker there from the UK who is an amazing gunmaker, instructor and great guy.”
Daniel — Salinas, CA
Visit
Everyone is welcome on the archery course. Sign in at the clubhouse before you go out, and sign out before you leave.
Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve
2951 Curran Road
Ione, CA 95640
Clubhouse — (209) 763-5270
camhil@camhills.com
Memberships are lifetime and limited in number — a one-time initiation fee plus an annual maintenance fee. Call to ask about availability or to arrange a tour of the facility.