About Acorn Shooting Range
This range provides recreational opportunities and target practice shooting. Regulations are posted at the range.
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Acorn Shooting Range
Mena, Arkansas · Polk County · Facility
This range provides recreational opportunities and target practice shooting. Regulations are posted at the range.
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34.66265, -94.23611
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Weather at Acorn Shooting Range
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Fog
88°/70°
💧 4%🌬 10mph
↑ 6:05 AM ↓ 8:24 PM
Mon
Thunderstorm
91°/71°
💧 2%🌬 8mph
↑ 6:05 AM ↓ 8:24 PM
Tue
Light Drizzle
89°/67°
💧 6%🌬 14mph
↑ 6:04 AM ↓ 8:25 PM
Wed
Overcast
82°/54°
🌬 8mph
↑ 6:04 AM ↓ 8:25 PM
Thu
Light Drizzle
83°/60°
💧 4%🌬 7mph
↑ 6:04 AM ↓ 8:26 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Mena, go north for 4 mi on Highway 71 to Highway 2709 junction, take Highway 270 west for 1 mi, turn right (north) on Forest Service road 808 for 2 mi, turn right ( east) on Forest Service road 750 for 0.25 mi
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Acorn Shooting Range
Heading to Acorn 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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