About Shepard Branch Shooting Range
Shepard Branch Shooting Range, located about 8 miles southeast of Talladega on State Highway 77, has four benches for firearms at 25, 50, and 100 yard ranges.
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Shepard Branch Shooting Range
Talladega, Alabama · Talladega County · Facility
Shepard Branch Shooting Range, located about 8 miles southeast of Talladega on State Highway 77, has four benches for firearms at 25, 50, and 100 yard ranges.
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Weather at Shepard Branch Shooting Range
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
87°/67°
🌬 10mph
↑ 6:38 AM ↓ 6:28 PM
Fri
Overcast
89°/70°
💧 7%🌬 8mph
↑ 6:39 AM ↓ 6:26 PM
Sat
Rain Showers
83°/70°
💧 28%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:39 AM ↓ 6:25 PM
Sun
Heavy Drizzle
71°/68°
💧 59%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:40 AM ↓ 6:24 PM
Mon
Light Rain
72°/65°
💧 25%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:41 AM ↓ 6:22 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Shepard Branch Shooting Range
Heading to Shepard Branch Shooting Range? 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
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