NRA Whittington Center in Raton, NM, is a premier shooting sports and outdoor recreation facility spanning 33,000 acres in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Established in 1973, it features world-class shooting ranges, hunting opportunities, and firearms training programs for all skill levels. The center also offers youth camps, women's programs, and scenic outdoor experiences. Visitors praise the beautiful location, clean facilities, and friendly, helpful staff. The center boasts a world-class gun collection and outstanding museum displays. With a variety of lodges, cabins, and competitor dormitories, the Whittington Center is a top destination for shooting enthusiasts, hunters, and outdoor adventurers, dedicated to promoting marksmanship, firearm safety, and outdoor heritage.
What a BLAST!! All pun intended! Was able to be apart of a lucid optics event that took place here and woooww!! The place is gorgeous!!
October 2025
Beautiful location and views. Clean restrooms. It was cool to look out and see the deer wondering around our 5th Wheel. The mosquitoes were the only negative but the OFF kept them away.
September 2025
We stopped to view the museum. World class gun collection. Outstanding displays! Very friendly and informative staff. Definitely a worthwhile stop south of Raton. We didn’t stay overnight but they said they have nice accommodations.