Location, Directions and Lodging

All of the Coal Canyon Precision Rifle Match events take place at the NRA Whittington Center near Raton, NM.  Specifically, at the Whittington Center’s Coal Canyon venue just off Highway 555 (York Canyon Road). There is no public access to the Coal Canyon venue via the Whittington Center Main Gate.

Directions: Take I-25 to Raton Exit 450 and then Highway 555 (York Canyon Road) North 5.5 miles to the gate on the left side of the road. Parking for the match is just inside the gate.

 

WGS84 GPS coordinates for access gate and parking area on the South side of the highway:
– UTM – 13S 541704 4080118
– Lat/Lon – 36° 51.965’ N, 104° 31.926’W

Elevation at the Coal Canyon site is about 6,650′ AMSL.

Lodging and Camping

The NRA Whittington Center has a variety of great options for lodging and camping:  https://www.nrawc.org/wc-experience/lodging-cabins-camping/

In addition, nearby Raton, NM offers lodging at a variety of motels as well as a several RV parks.

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