Danyang Clay Shooting Range: Practical Preparation for Starting a Five-Discipline Shooting Experience in the Mountains

Why Danyang Clay Shooting Range Became a Five-Discipline Shooting Range in April 2025

Danyang Clay Shooting Range began operating anew as ‘Danyang Shooting Theme Park’ in April 2025. With air pistols, air rifles, powder pistols, and powder rifles added to the existing clay-shooting-centered facilities, it has now become a multipurpose facility where visitors can experience all five types of shooting sports.

Reports on the full renovation published in May 2026 state that a separate space was newly established for safety training by professional instructors before experiences. The facility is located in the mountains at an elevation of 400 m, and official information describes it as 5 km from downtown Danyang, or about an 8-minute drive.

Which Should You Choose: Clay Shooting or Live-Fire Shooting?

The disciplines currently available are clay shooting, powder pistols, powder rifles, air pistols, and air rifles. Clay shooting involves hitting clay targets flying at 60–90 km/h with a shotgun, while powder pistols and powder rifles are actual firearms that fire bullets and are used to aim at paper targets.

Clay shooting is divided into trap, skeet, and double trap. In trap, participants stand in one position and hit targets launched from 15 release points, while in skeet, they move between shooting stations numbered 1 through 8. Double trap involves simultaneously hitting two targets launched from three release points.

The origins of clay shooting are explained as pigeon-hunting games played by European aristocrats in the 17th and 18th centuries. Understanding that the sport developed by replacing real pigeons with clay targets makes it easier to understand the difference between the two experiences.

Open Until 6 p.m. from March to October and Until 5 p.m. in Winter

During the summer season, from March through October, operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. During the winter season, from November through February, it operates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Since the facility is in the mountains and individual visitors are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of their visit, those arriving late should check on-site whether places remain in the experience queue.

Public tourism information lists the facility as open year-round, but the official community may post temporary closure notices due to construction or holidays. In fact, it was closed for two days during the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, from February 17 to February 18, and a notice stated that it would be unavailable from the morning until 1 p.m. on May 7, 2026.

Information about group visits differs depending on the source. The official website states that groups of 10 or more can make reservations by contacting the facility in advance, while public tourism information indicates advance phone reservations for groups of 15 or more. Groups should state their number of visitors and confirm the reservation requirements by phone.

Prices Are Listed as 20,000 Won for Adults and 35,000 Won for Live-Fire Shooting, but Check the Fee Table Directly

Public tourism information lists the fees as 20,000 won for clay shooting and 35,000 won for live-fire shooting. However, the body of the official fee page does not show the latest amounts for each discipline in text, so it is best to ask by phone before visiting about the current costs, including air pistols and air rifles.

The reservation inquiry phone numbers are 043-421-7766 and 043-421-8066. The official website is https://dyclay.kr/, and the address is 207-17 Nodongjanghyeon-ro, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do. The official community also lists fax number 043-421-8067 and email address [email protected].

Travel product information presents approximately one hour of free sightseeing time. However, the actual length of stay may vary depending on first-come, first-served registration on-site, waiting time, and the choice of discipline. A visitor review from May 2024 states that the registration desk and waiting room are inside the entrance.

9.5 km from Danyang Station: A Taxi or Rental Car Is More Practical than a Bus

Foreign travelers arriving by train can use Danyang Station as their starting point. The facility is 9.5 km from Danyang Station and takes about 18 minutes by car. Official information also recommends taking a taxi or rental car from Danyang Station. Since the available information contains no bus route or stop details, it is difficult to plan a trip around bus travel.

The facility is described as 5 km from downtown Danyang, or about an 8-minute drive, but a visitor review from May 2024 says it took approximately 18 minutes to reach the shooting range from downtown. Since travel time may vary depending on the starting point and road conditions, the simplest option is to take a taxi directly from your downtown accommodation or enter ‘207-17 Nodongjanghyeon-ro, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do’ into a rental car’s navigation system.

For those driving from Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi-do, or the Yeongseo region of Gangwon-do, the official directions recommend a route via Buk-Danyang IC and Gosu Bridge. From Busan, Ulsan, Daegu, Andong, or Yeongju, the recommended route is via Danyang IC and Gosu Bridge.

Parking Is Available, but Accessibility Information Needed by Foreign Visitors Is Limited

Public tourism information indicates that parking is available, and some tourism sources state that there are 38 parking spaces. Since the parking fee has not been confirmed, drivers should check on-site whether parking is free. The total facility area is listed as 82,644 m² in public tourism information.

The main facilities are listed as one American-style shooting range and one combined shooting range. The one management building reportedly includes a lounge, office, registration desk, and seminar room. Visitor reviews explain that the registration desk and waiting room are inside the entrance, but the walking distance from the ticket office to the actual shooting stations has not been confirmed.

The available public information does not confirm wheelchair or stroller accessibility, whether English information or audio guides are available, whether photography is prohibited, or whether cash and card payments are accepted. Foreign visitors should bring their physical passport or residence card and inquire in advance about payment methods and available languages by calling 043-421-7766 or 043-421-8066.

You Cannot Shoot Without Physical Identification, and Use After Drinking Is Prohibited

Visitors must bring identification such as a resident registration card, driver’s license, residence card, passport, student ID, or mobile ID. Visitors cannot shoot if they only bring a photograph of their ID, so foreign visitors must bring the original passport or physical residence card.

Children under 14 cannot use the live-fire shooting facilities, and shooting is also restricted for people who are mentally or physically incapacitated or intoxicated. Students aged 14 to 20 who have not been issued an ID card must bring a youth ID or a student ID containing their date of birth and photograph to use the live-fire shooting facilities.

A visitor review from May 2024 states that staff checked identification at the registration desk and had visitors complete the shooting safety rules. Shooting proceeds according to the safety officer’s instructions, and the muzzle must always point toward the air or the target direction. Even an unloaded gun must never be pointed at a person. No one other than the shooter may enter in advance, and visitors must not touch or use another person’s firearm or ammunition.

A One-Hour Itinerary for First-Time Visitors and Conditions That Are Easy to Miss

Individual travelers should arrive at the 9 a.m. opening time or, during the summer season, well before 6 p.m. Individual registration is handled on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the visit. Since some visitors have reportedly been told to arrive by 4 p.m. on days when group reservations are scheduled, late-afternoon visits may be particularly disadvantageous.

The recommended order is to visit the registration desk, have your physical identification checked, complete the safety rules, receive instruction from a safety officer, choose a discipline, and participate in the shooting experience. The official website states that one-on-one instruction is provided by professional shooting safety officers, so beginners can proceed under their guidance. However, any problem with a firearm or ammunition must be reported to the safety officer immediately.

The facility suits travelers who want to add an approximately one-hour experience to a Danyang trip, but no bus route has been confirmed and there is no information about walking access to the mountain facility. Visitors can use a taxi or rental car from Danyang Station or downtown. Drivers must not be intoxicated, and the permitted scope of photography and availability of foreign-language guidance should be confirmed by phone before departure.

Operating hours, temporary closures, and the availability of individual disciplines may change according to announcements on the official website. A notice stated that from February 23 to February 25, 2026, clay shooting would be unavailable due to machinery installation while other shooting activities remained available. Visitors targeting a specific discipline should therefore inquire about both the visit date and the desired discipline.