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Located 5 miles North of Sparta IL on State Route 4, turn left on to County Rd 18.
The WSRC is a wonderful outdoor experience. I'm removing one star from my first review because of the decay that is taking place as the facility ages. Many of the wood signs along Cardinal Road are rotting and falling off of the post. Cardinal Road itself is breaking up and the repair is just oil and chips. (This section of the road has been repaired and other much needed road maintenance is under way. There has also been a much needed improvement to the UTV trails behind the trap line using oil and chips. Much less dust and no mud. 8/2019)Honeysuckle bush (an invasive species) along with thorn trees and weeds are taking over the fields. No sign of reforestation with native trees or grasses. It's still a wonderful facility, but given it's present rate of decline, won't be for long. Hopefully the IDNR will give the facility more of the attention it deserves soon.
To fun sporting clays courses along with an amazing amount of trap and skeet fields. The lady behind the counter was extremely helpful. Thanks
We enjoy camping here. We were just here last week after the Grand. There was a great big dumpster for the north and south loops to use during the Grand. That has been removed, and the normal dumpsters for this area has not been put back in again. We used the monthly dumpster and also took our trash home with us when we left. Hopefully, this will be corrected before Labor day weekend and the Halloween weekends in October.
Great shooting location. Clearly, they have left routine maintenance fall behind, evidenced by rotting and falling signs all over the grounds. No investment yet on planting shade trees, which would be a great addition to a location often in the 90's during the summer. Still an awesome site to see a row of trap machines extending far beyond what the naked eye can see!
Great facility! We loved visiting multiple times for The Grand American Trapshooting Event. So many great companies all in one place. Easy to navigate and the grounds are well kept. Lots to do even if you're not participating in shooting. The food was good at the main building and the staff is all friendly!
