The Complete Guide to Archery in Phoenix

Phoenix's archery scene centers on one major public hub, the state-run Ben Avery Shooting Facility, surrounded by a scatter of commercial ranges, JOAD youth programs, and volunteer clubs. Here's something I want to flag before we go any further: a meaningful chunk of Phoenix's listings in ARC's directory actually point back to that same Ben Avery complex under different program names. That matters if you're trying to count "how many ranges" the city actually has, because the honest answer depends on whether you count by listing or by physical location. Here's the real picture, from ARC's Phoenix directory, part of the wider Arizona archery directory.

How many archery ranges are in Phoenix?

Phoenix has 10 active archery listings in ARC's directory, but four of those are part of the same state-run complex, Ben Avery Shooting Facility, rather than four separate ranges.

Treating Ben Avery as one hub with multiple program areas, Phoenix effectively has 7 distinct archery destinations: the Ben Avery complex, plus six independent businesses and clubs.

What is Ben Avery Shooting Facility?

Ben Avery Shooting Facility is Arizona Game & Fish's public outdoor recreation complex, and it contains a dedicated archery range and a separate youth-focused archery area.

Our directory carries this complex under several listing names: Ben Avery Shooting Facility (4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, the umbrella facility), Ben Avery Archery Range (5060 W Skeet St, the archery-specific area), Ben Avery Youth Education Archery Range (same address as the main facility), and Indoor Airgun/Archery Phoenix (also at 4044 W Black Canyon Blvd, sharing the facility's main phone number). All are public and don't require membership, but our records don't confirm lane counts or operating hours for any of the four, so contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department, which manages the site, for current schedules and fees.

Where can I get archery lessons in Phoenix?

Ross Outdoors and AZJOAD (Arizona Junior Olympic Archery Development) are the two listings confirmed to offer lessons.

Ross Outdoors, at 407 S 17th Ave, pairs a pro shop with on-site lessons, a practical setup for a first-timer who needs both equipment guidance and shooting fundamentals in one visit. It keeps published hours: Monday to Thursday 10 AM to 6 PM, Friday to Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM, closed Sunday.

Arizona Junior Olympic Archery Development (AZJOAD) runs both a JOAD program for young shooters and an Adult Archery Program for beginners and returning archers under one club. The address is listed as "Varies," meaning sessions likely rotate locations, so contact the club (azjoad@cox.net) for current schedules.

What other archery clubs and shops operate in Phoenix?

Arizona Archery Club, Papago Archery Association, Phoenix Rod & Gun Club, and Full Draw Bowhunters round out the independent listings.

Arizona Archery Club, at 1115 W Deer Valley Rd #2186, has a pro shop and offers lessons, one of the more complete commercial listings in the city.

Papago Archery Association, at 6201 E Oak St, is a membership-required hybrid club offering lessons, distinct from the separate (and currently inactive) Papago Archery Range listing at the same address.

Phoenix Rod & Gun Club, at 915 W Olney Ave, is a general shooting club that includes archery among its offerings. Our record doesn't confirm dedicated archery lanes or lessons, so this is one to call before assuming full archery amenities.

Full Draw Bowhunters, at 37098 North Archery Drive, is a volunteer club running a 3D course, oriented toward bowhunting preparation rather than target archery.

How much does a drop-in archery session cost in Phoenix?

No Phoenix listing in our directory has a published drop-in price. That's a genuine gap in the public data rather than an oversight on our part. Every business and club listed here needs a direct call or visit to confirm current rates.

Phoenix archery ranges at a glance

Range	Address	Type	Lessons	Pro Shop	Membership
Ross Outdoors	407 S 17th Ave	Commercial	Yes	Yes	No
Ben Avery Shooting Facility complex	4044 W Black Canyon Blvd	Public, state-run	Not confirmed	No	No
Ben Avery Archery Range	5060 W Skeet St	Public, part of Ben Avery complex	Not confirmed	No	No
AZJOAD	Varies	JOAD + Adult program	Yes	No	No
Arizona Archery Club	1115 W Deer Valley Rd #2186	Commercial	Yes	Yes	No
Papago Archery Association	6201 E Oak St	Hybrid club	Yes	No	Yes
Phoenix Rod & Gun Club	915 W Olney Ave	General shooting club	Not confirmed	No	Not confirmed
Full Draw Bowhunters	37098 North Archery Drive	Volunteer club, 3D course	Not confirmed	No	Not confirmed

Where to go from here

If you want lessons and equipment guidance without joining a club, Ross Outdoors is the confirmed option with published hours. If you're introducing a kid to competitive archery, AZJOAD's JOAD program is the structured path. And if you just want a public, no-cost option, the Ben Avery complex is Phoenix's main hub, just plan to call the Arizona Game and Fish Department first to confirm which specific archery area fits what you're after.

See the full, current directory on ARC's Phoenix page, or browse the rest of the state on ARC's Arizona directory.